Enter to win a week's stay in this 17th century village house in Provence! See details, below. Your chances of winning are GREAT ! After all, this is not the French lottery. So far the average number of entries for these giveaways is 300, but this could change given today's prize! What will your chances be in this giveaway? A vous de tenter votre chance!
TODAY'S WORD:
gagner (gahn-yay)
: to win; to earn; to gain
gagnant-gagnant = win-win (situation)
gagner sa vie = earn one's living
gagner du temps = to save time
gagner du poids = to gain weight
gagner sur tous les plans = to win on all counts
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Aujourd'hui vous avez la chance de gagner la location d'une maison en Provence pendant une semaine. Today you have the chance to win a one-week rental in Provence.
WIN A ONE-WEEK RENTAL IN PROVENCE!
It is a great pleasure to announce our biggest giveaway ever: a one-week stay in this charming village home near Aix-en-Provence. Borrowing the first lines of the home's listing, I can tell you this place is unique:
LES BOUGAINVILLIERS, a splendid stone 'Village House', renovated by an imaginative French architect, was once used as a location in a French film…
And a little about its whereabouts…
St. Cannat has the PERFECT location for exploring Provence. You'll be just 15 minutes from Aix and in the center of all the other historic and beautiful places you'll want to visit: Avignon, Arles, St. Remy, Aix, Marseille, Cassis, the villages of the Luberon, St. Tropez, and perhaps on to Nice and Monaco.
For this giveaway, the winner may choose between two calendar periods–both lovely times to stay in Provence!: August 22 – 29 OR November 7 – 14.
HOW TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY
- Familiarize yourself with this rental property by going to http://www.vrbo.com/1138
- Scroll down the rental page, to "Reviews", and tell me which review spoke to you.
For your entry to be counted, it needs to appear here, in this comments box (at the French Word-A-Day blog). So come back over here after visiting the rental site, and enter!
Simply tell me which review you liked best. Alternatively, you could tell me which room in the house you liked best. Voilà! CLICK HERE TO ENTER.
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Note: This giveaway does not include airfare or any other expenses related to traveling to or in France (or anywhere else in the universe). This prize is offered by the homeowner and shall not cause the homeowner or the blogger (moi!) to incur out of pocket expenses apart from the time and effort taken to organize and maintain this giveaway. (Veuillez pardonner–please excuse–my layman's legalease. Wishing you bonne chance!!)
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CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY.
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I liked the review of Sylvia (from Camden, Maine); she seems to notice the same things that I do. Also, well written.
I would prefer the November dates, but either would be fabulous!
I liked the review of Sylvia (from Camden, Maine); she seems to notice the same things that I do. Also, well written.
I would prefer the November dates, but either would be fabulous!
Hmmmmm…..walk to the butcher, baker, cafe, shoppes, pharmacy, the colorful Wednesday market, …the b e a u t i f u l surroundings and landscape, and so close to charming Aix. What delights! What a serene and beautiful home and place to escape to! A huge step back from a fast pace life. A dream to wish for, to embark on such an escape and adventure, sharing & discovering the joys of French culture. An honor to be such a guest!
Hmmmmm…..walk to the butcher, baker, cafe, shoppes, pharmacy, the colorful Wednesday market, …the b e a u t i f u l surroundings and landscape, and so close to charming Aix. What delights! What a serene and beautiful home and place to escape to! A huge step back from a fast pace life. A dream to wish for, to embark on such an escape and adventure, sharing & discovering the joys of French culture. An honor to be such a guest!
I was moved by The Happy Traveler’s review…this sounds like a perfect spot in Provence for a former French teacher!
I was moved by The Happy Traveler’s review…this sounds like a perfect spot in Provence for a former French teacher!
My favorite room is the landing! The blue, orange and yellow color scheme is gorgeous. The chest and the rug against the orange wall and floor look fantastic! Alternately, I love the photo of the view! Every room looks beautiful; a visitor to this house can’t go wrong. Here’s hoping chance is on my side! Merci!
My favorite room is the landing! The blue, orange and yellow color scheme is gorgeous. The chest and the rug against the orange wall and floor look fantastic! Alternately, I love the photo of the view! Every room looks beautiful; a visitor to this house can’t go wrong. Here’s hoping chance is on my side! Merci!
Sylvia C. from Camden, Maine
I enjoyed her comments about how easy and delightful it was to experience quotidian French living in St. Cannant.
Sylvia C. from Camden, Maine
I enjoyed her comments about how easy and delightful it was to experience quotidian French living in St. Cannant.
I love everything about this incredible home – from the periwinkle blue shutters to the butter yellow walls – oh my – beautiful!
A black bathroom – oh la la!!!
I love everything about this incredible home – from the periwinkle blue shutters to the butter yellow walls – oh my – beautiful!
A black bathroom – oh la la!!!
All fantastic reviews that make you want to visit! My favorite was from Victoria from Brooklyn, NY. Her comments about the friendliness of the locals and the closeness of everything is encouraging to those of us just learning to speak French. Can’t wait to pratiquer avec les Français.
All fantastic reviews that make you want to visit! My favorite was from Victoria from Brooklyn, NY. Her comments about the friendliness of the locals and the closeness of everything is encouraging to those of us just learning to speak French. Can’t wait to pratiquer avec les Français.
I enjoyed the “month in Provence” review because that would be wonderful. All the reviews were lovely to read but they made me ache for Europe.
I enjoyed the “month in Provence” review because that would be wonderful. All the reviews were lovely to read but they made me ache for Europe.
This one spoke to me:
The only thing we regret is not having stayed for a month! It was the perfect spot for exploring Provence, since St. Cannat has easy access to the towns and cities we wanted to visit, and yet after having done so, we were always glad to return “home” to an “undiscovered” town where you’d see people going about their daily lives not directed towards tourism. And yet walking through the quaint streets was a joy. Buying the newspaper, delicious baguettes, and picking up the makings of dinner would take just a few minutes, which was the main reason why we chose a “village” home. Specifically this house had wonderful windows through which you could see a field, stone house and a fountain… something rare in village houses. It was comfortable, spotless, very spacious and with wonderful atmosphere. Besides going to many of the Luberon and Alpilles villages, the best was to discover others, each a wonder in its own way and only a short drive from St. Cannat. The owner, Cynthia, was so easy to communicate with and most especially also her manager who was always available. And lastly, we were there in November which was a perfect time to visit the area. Beautiful clear days and cool temperatures!
This one spoke to me:
The only thing we regret is not having stayed for a month! It was the perfect spot for exploring Provence, since St. Cannat has easy access to the towns and cities we wanted to visit, and yet after having done so, we were always glad to return “home” to an “undiscovered” town where you’d see people going about their daily lives not directed towards tourism. And yet walking through the quaint streets was a joy. Buying the newspaper, delicious baguettes, and picking up the makings of dinner would take just a few minutes, which was the main reason why we chose a “village” home. Specifically this house had wonderful windows through which you could see a field, stone house and a fountain… something rare in village houses. It was comfortable, spotless, very spacious and with wonderful atmosphere. Besides going to many of the Luberon and Alpilles villages, the best was to discover others, each a wonder in its own way and only a short drive from St. Cannat. The owner, Cynthia, was so easy to communicate with and most especially also her manager who was always available. And lastly, we were there in November which was a perfect time to visit the area. Beautiful clear days and cool temperatures!
I love the following image: “And yet walking through the quaint streets was a joy. Buying the newspaper, delicious baguettes, and picking up the makings of dinner would take just a few minutes, which was the main reason why we chose a “village” home. Specifically this house had wonderful windows through which you could see a field, stone house and a fountain… something rare in village houses.” It sounds delightful!
I love the following image: “And yet walking through the quaint streets was a joy. Buying the newspaper, delicious baguettes, and picking up the makings of dinner would take just a few minutes, which was the main reason why we chose a “village” home. Specifically this house had wonderful windows through which you could see a field, stone house and a fountain… something rare in village houses.” It sounds delightful!