About Us
Barney is a world traveler, Francophile and wine fanatic. A pioneer and leader in the world of online international B2B information and commerce, Barney originally trained as a classical musician (cello). Barney studied in Vienna, Salzburg and Germany and worked in orchestras in Austria, Brazil and the US. A native of New York, Barney has traveled extensively and has lived in Germany, Austria, Brazil and, in the US, Arizona and Massachusetts. He fell in love with this part of France while on tours with an Austrian chamber orchestra and always dreamed of being able to return. My Beaucaire is the fulfillment of his dreams and he want to help guests fully enjoy the experience. Please ask for assistance in planning your visit!
Madeleine is retired communications director of a major international affairs think tank in New York City. Although born in New York, she grew up in Dublin and London, studied Chinese at university and then went on to spend many years working in the travel industry in China and Home Kong, a job which took her all over Asia. When she returned to the US she had the privilege of working with the Norwegian explorer and scientist Thor Heyerdahl as she set up a museum in his honor in Connecticut. Like Barney she is an avid world traveler and loves to explore the nooks and crannies of southern France.
Madeleine is retired communications director of a major international affairs think tank in New York City. Although born in New York, she grew up in Dublin and London, studied Chinese at university and then went on to spend many years working in the travel industry in China and Home Kong, a job which took her all over Asia. When she returned to the US she had the privilege of working with the Norwegian explorer and scientist Thor Heyerdahl as she set up a museum in his honor in Connecticut. Like Barney she is an avid world traveler and loves to explore the nooks and crannies of southern France.