Biking to Goudargues for fresh baguettes & pastries
I told my friends that if I had to pick 1 picture to depict my time at Maison Broche, this would be it. Needless to say, they were all incredibly jealous! The Vallee de la Ceze is a magical and breathtaking place and I was lucky enough to spend some time here working with the hilarious Simon. I ended up at Maison Broche et Clos Neuf on a workaway program and it was a fantastic time! Simon is a great host and really puts a lot of love into his work here. I spent the days working in the garden, biking to town to visit our favorite fruit & veg lady, then cooking up fresh meals with herbs straight from the garden I’d been pruning earlier that day.
My big achievement was getting the saffron to bloom! Did you know it’s known as red gold??
The quaint towns and rolling vineyards were the perfect backdrop for this humble and relaxing lifestyle. My favorite days were market days and they are not short on supply! Without even trying, I think I ended up at at least 5 different markets. They were all so colorful and lively, but my favorite has to be in Uzes. The variety of local crafts and foods is heaven sent! On weekends, I would bike or walk to neighboring villages for a cup coffee and scenic views. The fresh country air is almost as intoxicating as the delicious local wine!
It’s been an unforgettable 3 weeks here and will always have a fond place in my heart. The time flew by and I’m incredibly sad to go. I would highly recommend spending some time at Maison Broche. Simon makes you feel right at home, plus he knows all the best spots around town! And if you do come, be sure to tell Gandalf the cat I say hello! (She’s really the best part) Good bye for now Vallee de la Ceze… Hopefully we will meet again soon!
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