Author: Vanessa in France
We moved to an 18th-century farmhouse in SW France in 1997. I'm fascinated by French history, rural traditions and customs. I also write historical novels and short stories.
Bridge the Gap
If You Want to Get Ahead, Get a Hat: Septfonds and Hat Making
Getting Ratty
Signs of Spring and Fibre-Optic Cable Arrive on La Lune
Monteils: Rivers, Railways and Retro Cuisine
Quiet Heroism in Monteils During World War II
Blue Monday but Blue Skies
Welcome New Year Distractions
Life on La Lune French Christmas Quiz 2021: the Answers
Life on La Lune French Christmas Quiz 2021
Christmas Markets and a Curious Tradition
Surprised in Réalville, in More Ways Than One
Autumn Turns to Winter
Ma Vie Française #13: Annemarie Rawson, journeying a long way to French life
Back to Bach
Ma Vie Française #12: Planches et Plonk, Realising a Dream
Every Château Tells a Story #20: le Château de Penne Revisited
Owl Play
A walk around the Lot Valley on a luminous autumn day
Summer 2021 Round-up
It’s a wrap! Restoring l’Abbaye de Beaulieu
On the trail of Zadkine and controversy
Season of mists, mellow sun and hazelnuts
24 Years at La Lune
Every Château Tells a Story #19: Le Château de Bioule
Limogne, land of springs, pigeonniers and truffles
Parisot Art Festival 2021 – Festival des Arts en Balade
A Dismal July with a Few Upsides
Life on La Lune