Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Luberon Villages Why Visit Beautiful Gordes? May 5, 2020Every time we come to our home in Sablet, in the Provence region of France, we head toward the Luberon mountain to visit one or more of the small hilltop villages in that area. Many times, Gordes is one of the villages we visit, especially if we are touring first-time visitors around Provence. Beautiful Luberon Villages …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions · Villages Towns and Cities Hotel de Ville at the Heart of Old and New Aix en Provence November 4, 2014Aix’s Hôtel de Ville The Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) and the busy square directly in front date from 1741, a time when Aix-en-Provence was the capital of Provence. The building was constructed for meetings between consuls and the Town Council. Today, the building remains the place where most administrative requests happen. All residents of …Continue Reading
Explore · Road Trips South of France Looking for Day Trip Ideas in Provence March 21, 2016Let us share some ideas on how to keep busy in Provence. Read about how Sassafras and Nutmeg spent their week in Provence. They enjoyed vineyards, a stop at St. Remy’s market, a bike ride along the Gorges de la Nesque, lunch in the village of Monieux and a other memorable experiences. How about following the …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Day Out in the Big City with a Marseille Local March 3, 2016Walking Tour of Marseille Offered by a Local Greeter Robin and I have been living in Provence for 2 years and can you believe it- we’ve never visited Marseille except for getting lost in the city on our way to the Calanques which was slightly traumatic in our overheated Austin Mini. …Continue reading here for details …Continue Reading
