So it's 'au revoir' from me as we come to the end of French month on my blog. I've enjoyed revisiting some holiday destinations and I feel inspired to use France as a setting again in future, especially when the weather here in Scotland really gets me down! I am hoping one day to spend …
first impressions, or how we invaded France in the first place
I was retrieving all the files from an old laptop this afternoon when I came across some pictures of my family visit to Disneyland Paris, which was actually the first time my sons had been to France and only the second time one of them had been outside the UK (the first time was a …
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A day in Paris
I noticed Lonely Planet tweeting earlier today about an article advising people what to do on a day in Paris. Of course there is so much to do in Paris that a day just can't possibly be long enough, but I didn't agree with their choice of things to do, so here goes with mine. …
Joyeux Noël!
In an unseasonal gesture, I thought I would write a little more about the Camargue and why I would like to set a novel there. It's a wild place that's different from anywhere else. There are big exotic birds that fly overhead at sunset, matching their colours to the sky and yet standing out against …
keeping winter at bay
Of course the best part about a holiday is actually being there - arriving on the TGV, lounging by the pool, sauntering along the Canal du Midi, trying to use a language you're not entirely confident about. But the next best thing is remembering the holiday and looking at the pictures, especially if the holiday …
a visit to Agde
The opening scene of 'Murder in the Midi' takes place in the small town of Agde, on the Languedoc coast not far from Beziers. Just beyond the town, the Canal du Midi joins the Bassin de Thau, one of the large lagoons in this part of the world. The train line runs between the sea …
About the canal
One of my sons is something of an expert on the Scottish canals. This developed from a fascination with bridges when he was quite young. We used to go for walks on a Sunday to see aqueducts and other canal features. At that time, however, the Scottish canals were largely disused, with broken locks and …
Bon jour – Cecile Poirier ici!
Welcome to French month here on my Cecilia Peartree blog. I've designated December 2011 as 'French month' to celebrate the publication of my latest novel 'Murder in the Midi', which is set in the south of France. Please note that this is a romantic suspense novel, and that there are elements of romance in it …
Cecilia Peartree - woman of mystery 