Rich, Mari and Petite start the trip to Pepinieres Baud by taking the 190 mph TGV south from Paris to Avignon early in the morning
Rich, Mari and Petite start the trip to Pepinieres Baud by taking the 190 mph TGV south from Paris to Avignon early in the morning
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Pepinieres Baud is in Vaison la Romaine, France. Pierre Baud is known to be one of the most influential and highly respected fig growers in the world.
Pepinieres Baud is in Vaison la Romaine, France. Pierre Baud is known to be one of the most influential and highly respected fig growers in the world.
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A gift of small batch Kentucky bourbon whiskey for Monsieur Pierre Baud
A gift of small batch Kentucky bourbon whiskey for Monsieur Pierre Baud
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Pierre told us this olive tree is 600-1000 years old.
Pierre told us this olive tree is 600-1000 years old.
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Pierre grew up in this house. It is about 350 years old and has been in his family for generations
Pierre grew up in this house. It is about 350 years old and has been in his family for generations
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We went into Vaison la Romain and had a great lunch with Pierre. The restaurant was near to the medieval part of the city
We went into Vaison la Romain and had a great lunch with Pierre. The restaurant was near to the medieval part of the city
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Great asparagus and bacon salad
Great asparagus and bacon salad
Pork with escargot
Pork with escargot
Pineapple cooked with a carmelized syrup, coconut mousse and coconut ice cream
Pineapple cooked with a carmelized syrup, coconut mousse and coconut ice cream
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Book signing with Pierre
Book signing with Pierre
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