Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg · Villages Towns and Cities Ansouis at Provence’s Crossroads in the Luberon October 28, 2014Luberon Villages Ansouis was a gift – 963 AD, and it still is! This village first appears in a written record in 963 AD, referring to Lambert de Reillane, who donated Ansoye lands to the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Montmajour. This land in the Aigues valley belonged to his grandfather Foucher de Valensole. Perched on …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips 5 Parks to Visit Near the French Riviera August 3, 2021On a hot summer day, when the highways, marinas, and beaches of the Côte d’Azur are teaming, take a nature break away from the crowds. The fact that the countryside is easy to access is one of many appeals of the French Riviera. From the Mediterranean coast to the Alps, there are 19 Departmental Natural …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities 5 Reasons You Should Visit Toulon, France March 24, 2025My return to Toulon was long overdue, and coffee with Tuula of Belle Provence was a reason to rediscover the city. Locals already know why they love Toulon, but I needed reminding that it is a gem. Many visitors overlook this city unless their ferry from other Mediterranean destinations lands in the Port of Toulon. …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
