There's a linkup today over at the multi-talented and inspiring
Gabrielle's blog, Design Mom. Maybe you've heard of it? Of course you
have.
Gabby's offered up some of her blog space today to anyone who wants to share a little piece of their town.
My town is Montpellier, France; a buzzing, energetic university town only minutes from the Mediterranean Sea.
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Although I live in a nearby suburb I love popping into Montpellier for a
nice dinner, to do some shopping and to meet friends.
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| {fountain in Antigone Quartier} |
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We visited Montpellier years before we moved here and the city's many
fountains and brilliant sunshine made a lasting impression. We had to call it home.
There are more than 300 days of sunshine per year and perfect temperatures of highs in the 80s F/30sC at the height of summer.
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| {kids & Place de la Comedie fountain} |
For we sunshine loving Texans, it's the perfect fit.
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| {me and Ma Fille in front of Place de la Comedie fountain} |
C'est une belle vie!
Great post Aidan! My mother's family is from Mèze, a small town near Montpellier. When I was a teenager, we lived in Montpellier for about six years. I spent many happy moments at the cafés Place de la Comédie with my friends. You're right, the weather is ideal there. I am long overdue for a visit! When I graduated from high school, we moved to Lyon, then on to Paris. None of those cities provided as much sun as Montpellier had ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
ReplyDeleteVeronique,
DeleteSo all of this looks pretty familiar to you. I've been to Meze and love the seaside towns so much. We stayed in a family campsite near Serignan a few years ago and were hooked on the area.
You've steadily moved to less and less sun! Come back for a visit and we can spend the day on the beach.
bisous,
aidan
It sure looks terrific, and very nice photos of you and the kids, too. I hope to get there one of these days!
ReplyDeleteMem,
DeleteI'm working on it for you! Will keep you updated when I manage to talk to someone.
aidan xo
oh my, it sounds like the French version of San Diego!
ReplyDeletethat's so funny because i was actually thinking that today when i did this post. san diego, your hometown, is my ideal location in the states, other than texas of course. but i can get mexican food there too!
Deleteaidan xo
What a perfect combination - a university town AND the sea.
ReplyDeleteReading this and also Gabrielle's blog give me the itch to move overseas with my family. I did live in South Africa for two years before I was married with kids but to do it now would be even more amazing!
You only live once and all that...
Sandra,
DeleteThanks for commenting today. It is a wonderful way to live even though it has its challenges. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I hope you join us!
bisous,
aidan
What a beautiful place. I added it to my list of all of the places I have to see soon!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSelena,
DeleteIt is beautiful and a bit under the radar for most tourists. We love it here. Thanks for reading and commenting.
bisous,
aidan
Look at that ocean. Look at those fountains. Look at that beautiful family. What more reasons could one need to visit Montpellier? Your photos make me wish summer was here NOW!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, look at the sparkling Med. Breathtaking. It looks like you have an absolutely dreamy life in the south of France. Hope you are enjoying a wonderful evening.
ReplyDeleteMontpellier has 100 fountains, I read. The earliest ones were designed to secure access to water, and then the former mayor Freche just liked them so much he wanted to put them in every quartier.
ReplyDeleteWe are very lucky to live here. :)
I <3 Montpellier
ReplyDeleteI've been reading for a while because I love reminiscing about France (lived in Rennes). But I just realized that you're in Montpellier! My students in South Carolina tweet with a class at Internat d'Excellence in Montpellier :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous looking place, especially the sea. It wouldn't look out of place here in Australia. Always so refreshing to just look out at the ocean and see it sparkling. Have never been to Montpellier but would love to try it out one day :)
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