Strolling from her apartment in Southern France’s Occitanie region to Place aux Herbes — the historic main square in the tiny town of Uzès — for coffee has become a daily ritual for Julie Neis.
She loves the simple routine of sitting, cup in hand, while taking in the views of the fountain and arcades. Later she walks around the old town, maybe meeting up with friends for an Aperol, or browsing the twice-weekly market.
“Honestly, it feels magical,” Neis tells CNN Travel. “I just can’t believe I’m living here.”
A Michigan native who grew up in Texas, Neis feels at home among Uzès’ narrow streets and medieval architecture, even though she hadn’t set foot in the…
