To see: Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles
To Joyride:
Le Camargue, France
To Learn
Luma Foundation, Arles, France
Picnic on the bank of the Rhone River with Pomegranate, Mirabelles, Navette de Marseilles, and Tomato Salad: 3 fresh tomatoes cubed, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Bring a small straw bag from Brother Vellies for every day use,
but also plan to get all your baskets from the Wednesday market in Arles.
To Drink
“Juliette” Roussanne Consolation 2016
To Read: “West of the Rhone” by Freda White
To Stay:
Le Cloître, Arles, France
“I dreamt of you
Before I knew
The stretches of your arms
My dreams were light
and equal dark
Diffused with butter-yellow charms
I heard your call
A water flow,
A purr, an echo of a laugh
You took me in
From just a dream
Now a simple photograph”
To Stay:
Hameau des Baux, Paradou, France
To Eat
La Chassagnette, Arles, France
“A.B.M.B.T.Y.T.Y.N
Always buy more baskets than you think you need.”
Pro-Tip: Visit Actes Sud in Arles for the books, stay for the hammam hidden between the shelves.
To Pack
A crisp white shirt from Tome
When you stay at Hameau des Baux
You can rent a vintage cabriolet of your choice
Write a poem
or a memoir
