Christine and Thierry, 2015

Chez Christine, the first of many.

We had breakfast here every morning after a walk. I took a picture almost every day so there will be many.

Chez Christine, Saignon

This is where we have breakfast almost every morning.

Chez Christine, Saignon

Sitting under a mulberry tree having a breakfast consisting of a grand cafe au lait (or 2) along with a palmier, waiting for one or more groups of friends to show up and join us, was one of the true pleasures of this trip.

Saignon colors, Chez Christine

Salade chevre-chaud, Chez Christine

Anything you have in Provence that involves chèvre (goat cheese) is made better by it.

Post-walk panaches, Christine's, Saignon

Omelette, Chez Christine, Saignon

One of the sure things in the world is lunch Chez Christine. This is a ham and cheese omelet so light and fluffy that it just melted. The tomatoes are perfectly ripe and obviously from a farm and the greens are dressed in that particular French work of art, a light vinaigrette, that each restaurant does differently.

While sitting at Christine's, having a panache, after a good walk.

Provencal light at Christine's

One thing Provence lovers always miss when we're not there is the light. It pours out of the sky strong, clear and pure.

Walter at Christine's, Saignon

We had the pleasure of being joined by friends for a week this year. When you really love a place, like we love the Luberon and Saignon in particular, it is great fun seeing people discovering it through new eyes.