Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Road Trips South of France A Road Trip to Nîmes for Roman History Highlights August 12, 2019Nîmes Road Trip Just west of Provence, across the mighty Rhône River, lays the Gard department of France. The Gard and Provence share a deep Roman history, from the days when both were part of the Roman region of Gallia. Because it is so close to Provence, a visit to the Gard makes for a …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Sunflowers in Provence Near the Fortress of Mornas May 9, 2022Last July, we went to Provence for the first time in a while. Although I wrote about our favourite things in Provence shortly before our trip, seasonal “floral” attractions such as red poppies, lavender, and sunflowers are high on our list. Since July is sunflower season, we set off one morning to look for sunflower …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore Visit Pont du Gard here June 13, 2016Standing beneath the golden arches of the Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, just 6km from Uzès, Languedoc Roussillon, France, it hardly seems possible that this magnificent structure has been here for over 2000 years. Build from local limestone, for 600 years it carried water from Uzès to the Roman city of Nimes, 30km away. Spanning the …Continue Reading
Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur The Apt Lavender Festival Lavender Everywhere August 10, 2016By Vaucluse Dreamer: For the last week, Apt has been turning purple. Over the last couple of weeks, more and more displays like this lavender-themed one have been appearing in Apt. Not only have the fields around the town been scenting the air with Lavender, but purple bunting has appeared, shops have had tables outside …Continue Reading