Lunch in Provence

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Lined up along the entrance of the Mas in Provence the Plaintain have stood for over a hundred years, giving shade in the warm summer days and a stage for the cicadas to sing. This afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting new friends and sharing lunch in their beautiful spot.

 

 

 

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The road leading to the Mas is surrounded by sunflower fields, when I arrived I felt that this place was literally a slice of heaven.

 

 

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Blue and yellow, the heart of Provence during summer time.

 

 

 

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I wish I could share every inch, detail, whimsy, elegance, corner, nook, and soul of this incredible place. As it is private I cannot, but how I wish I could.

Instead, close your eyes and imagine the heart of Provence the warm summer days, the striking blue sky that has lured painters to speak about the light with their paintbrushes. Imagine fields as far as you can see with sunflowers bowing their heads, and the majestic Plantain leaves fanning you to sleep. In your dreams go back in time as you enter the Mas surrender to the beauty, history, and art leading you deeper into a graceful way of living.

I was overtaken by its spirit.

 

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Thank you J. and D.

 



Comments

15 responses to “Lunch in Provence”

  1. Heaven – in absolutely every sense of the word. What a beautiful picture you paint with words Corey. Thank you. It would be wonderful to be there!

  2. A slice of heaven, indeed. Oh it would be nice to sit in the shade under those old trees. And that table setting is perfection.

  3. What a serene setting! Did you snap any pictures of the food, too?

  4. Sorry but I was confused about the trees. I believe they are called Platanus trees. Plaintain trees are a type of banana tree or similar to and grow in the tropics mainly.

  5. Ah ok, I looked them up. They’re Plane trees. In French they’re Platane trees. Origianlly from Persia and taken to the Med by the Romans. Yes they are so lovely and strong and shady. Thanks for showing them to us. Here is a very interesting article about the French Platanes https://www.mirabeauwine.com/under-the-platanes-french-plane-trees/

  6. Wow! That first picture of the trees is soul therapy. How I love them! Thank you for sharing, Corey.

  7. Chico Sue

    I love that you appreciate how lucky you are to live in this place, in this country, in this life. I am so happy for you too.

  8. Quelle beauté ! Mon cœur mon âme mon corps, hurlent : oui oui oui🦋💎💙 amène moi – la bas….;-)))
    Et j’ai fermée mes jeux……💙

  9. sally vegso

    Yes, the bark looks like the USA plane trees or sycamores.

  10. Yes, Liane, all in the same family – “Platanaceae”.

  11. Barbara Blizzard

    Thank you for creating such a wonderful portrait with your words.

  12. Hi Kathie, No I did not. I simply enjoyed it.

  13. Guess you’ll just need to go back there sometime, then, so you can take photos of the food as well. I know, I know, it’s a dirty job, but SOMEONE has to do it!

  14. Ops sorry, I’ve replied to the wrong person.

  15. Yes sally, all in the same family – “Platanaceae”.

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