We are back from France and it was incredibly difficult to leave Caussi. We are completely and utterly in love with the village and the region and very much look forward to going back. Your house is just ideal. We went to many villages in our two weeks and we couldn't believe our luck in landing in Caussi. No other place compares. It's so peaceful and beautiful.
The train ride from Paris to Montpellier was one of the most glorious visual images I've ever experienced. I was riveted. It's amazing how it's ALL farmland the entire way - the rolling green hills, hay bales in the fields, cows, villages in the distance.
We loved the hiking trail up and behind the village - amazing views of Caussi and the valley below within minutes. And the Bedarieux market, driving along route 908 and down the Orb. The beauty is stunning everywhere.
We hardly ate at restaurants at all! Mostly just cooked with provisions from the markets and the Caussi meat man (Note from Susan: Caussi market van schedule). We did have a great meal in Collioure. I never knew anchovies could be so delicious.
And one night in Caussi there was a moules and boule fete. Just unlimited platters of moules and vin - incredible! (Note from Susan: Every Wednesday night during the summer there's a village fete in Caussi with grilled mussels and games of boules for both adults and children...)
On our very last day we discovered the Meze beach -- our favorite. Cool water in the Etang and a nice calm, quiet beach. It was a nice lasting impression. My head and heart are far from NYC right now!
We will be staying at Bob and Tanya's house at the end of June; we will look forward to meeting your USA guests.
Geoff
Posted by: Geoff Bluckert | April 07, 2011 at 03:59 PM