Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Ansouis one of Les Plus Beaux Villages in Provence August 17, 2021Perched on a craggy outcrop with its back to the Mistral wind, Ansouis is a gem of a village in Provence’s Vaucluse that deserves its status as one of les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Ansouis sits in the heart of the Luberon, surrounded by vineyards and endless olive trees. Walk the narrow laneways to …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Toulon Reasons to Visit to this Coastal City Provence April 11, 2019Author, Mary Lou Longsworth writes: Toulon: Discovering Something New in Provence We’ve been living in the countryside south of Aix, close to the Mediterranean, for five years. We miss Aix and our friends, and the almost-twenty years of memories we had there, but have no regrets. Aix isn’t far, and we go frequently. We love …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Alpilles Essentials: Top 10 Must-See While in this Area of Provence November 15, 2024The Alpilles (miniature Alps) run from east to west for 30 kilometres, starting at the edge of the Durance River and the town of Orgon to the western edge near Fontvieille. Although the Alpilles are not high, with a maximum height of 498 metres, they are dramatic with jagged limestone peaks. Established in 2007, the …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities How to Spend a Day Sightseeing in Arles April 11, 2023This week has flown by to the extent that it feels like someone has been playing with time. Whereas the days slipped comfortably by last week, these last seven days have hurtled past, with so much going on that it’s been hard to keep up. It felt like I’d stumbled my way through, tripping over …Continue Reading