Explore Into the blue of Provence…a hint of summer May 27, 2015Feels like the start of summer here in Provence……… the light is incredible……. translucent…… and the blue sky is electrifying! The region has started to warm up. It started in early May – the chill of the early morning and evening has gone making way for a soft warm feeling. Almond trees, cherry trees and …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence Sunflower Fields are Special Places of Beauty in Provence October 13, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: Friday, July 21, and we were on the road to find a good vantage point to watch the Tour de France near Lauris. As we drove toward the town of Orange to get on the A-7 autoroute, we came upon a huge field of sunflowers. There is nothing Shirley likes …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore The Lavender is at its best at Mont Ventoux July 23, 2015Contributor blog post by David Taylor: July is without doubt one of my favourite months, its reliably hot, notably this year being very settled with above average temperatures. One can breakfast outside and take lunch in the shade of the plane trees. The balmy evening temperatures are perfect too for alfresco dining under moonlit skies. …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Luberon Cycling from Sade to Saignon August 25, 2016Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: In a little over a week’s time my hubby and boys will set off from our home on Dartmoor to cycle through France, hopefully arriving safe and well after about 18 days in Sete. They’ll be cycling just over 1500km in that time, not quite the Tour de France,but a …Continue Reading