38 - Summer life in our home in the French countryside

Bonjour! In this video, set during the first days of summer in the French countryside, I share a quiet week shaped by unexpected heat, gentle rhythms, and simple joys. As a heatwave sweeps across our region, I take refuge in early mornings spent in the garden, reflecting on seasonal changes and slowing down where I can. I share the story of antique ponnes — traditional salt-glazed pots rich in regional heritage — and a recent brocante find: a beautiful antique photo album I plan to fill with family memories. You’ll also see a herbal tea blend made with garden herbs, a glimpse into the start of the long French school holidays, a seasonal fruit-picking outing (cueillette), and a soft return to cooler days with a bouquet of cosmos, dahlias and roses. This is a calm, slow-paced countryside vlog filled with beautiful moments of French rural life, elegant vintage finds, and small rituals that bring meaning to the everyday, for anyone seeking inspiration in slow living, timeless interiors, and a romantic French lifestyle. If you wish to support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/frenchcountr... green blouse : https://seza.ne/Q9pW4NHTee Swedish clogs : https://amzn.to/4nUQgX8 My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/audreyfit... Stay in My Airbnb: https://bit.ly/4fxFxg0 Join Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreyfitzj... #frenchcountryside #SlowLiving #BrocanteFinds #FrenchLifestyle #Cottagecore #HerbalTea #SummerVlog #AntiqueDecor #FrenchGarden #SeasonalLiving #VintageStyle #SouthwestFrance #SummerInFrance