Changes in St. Remy

As we do each summer, we drive through the town to see what has changed and what remains the same, sadness at losses and closures, but always glad to see new businesses opening up and trying new restaurants. Last summer, we noticed Etik had survived and was improving their menu. The resale shop for furniture had closed and reopened as a bakery, in a spot where no other bakery existed and near a truck stop so maybe this would now survive. Vilebrequin has returned to its shop which had sat empty for about two years, now full of colorful men's bathing suits. As always, Joel Durand, was busy and serving le cube (chocolate covered ice cream). The restaurants were bustling, full of people, eating and drinking, talking and laughing. Joyful at being in Provence. Some things never change and we hope this will always be in Provence.