Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Head to Villedieu a Vaucluse Village for a Provencal Lunch November 7, 2022As long-time readers of Our House in Provence blog know, one of our favourite villages besides Sablet is Villedieu. It’s a small village (population 505), built on a hill overlooking vineyards, olive grows and pine trees near the Eygues River on the border of the Drome Provencale. Villedieu is located about 7 1/2 miles northwest …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Where to Stay in the Luberon? 10 Villages in Provence Worth Visiting October 13, 2025If you love picturesque villages, stunning scenery, and authentic French charm, visiting the Luberon Valley should be at the top of your travel list. This region of Provence is famous for its hilltop towns. They were initially built for defence, but today they are perfect for exploring and taking postcard-worthy photos. Each village is unique. …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Our House in Provence My Favourite Things About Provence France September 13, 2021The amazing region of Provence, France, has so many wonderful places to explore and points of interest to check out that it is almost impossible to decide my favourites. After not going to Sablet because of the pandemic for more than 1 year and 1/2, I am trying to figure out how to get to …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Provençal Villages: Céreste Reasons to Visit and Stay Awhile June 13, 2025Céreste is an authentic, unspoilt, and charming Provençal village. It is immersed in lavender country, steeped in history, and sits on the foothills of the Grand Luberon. While the region has many fascinating villages, we asked the owner of Mas de Grivet, a beautiful holiday rental home, what makes Céreste unique. The answers below should …Continue Reading