David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Stay Fit Tour de France 2016 October 14, 2015Contributor blog post by David Taylor: It will be announced on October 20 that the 2016 Tour de France will once again include one of the most gruelling mountains Mont Ventoux. Frequently one of the most important stages of the Tour de France Mont Ventoux at 1918 metres high is a must visit whether it …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Reasons to Visit Picturesque Seaside Cassis Anytime June 17, 2020Cassis is a picturesque town a little over 90 minutes from Sablet snuggled at the bottom of a steep bowl of land along the Mediterranean Sea between calanques (small coastal fjords with tall cliffs), about 25 km east of Marseille. Picture Perfect Setting The village of Cassis is set on a steep hillside with vineyards …Continue Reading
Explore · Stay Fit A cliff walk and one of the clearest water swims in the Med June 30, 2016Contributor blog post by Jill Cowdry: As days become warmer, it’s impossible to resist the urge to get out – attention turns to more exercise and a spring swim in the med. A short drive from Aix en Provence or Marseilles the magical Calanques are a special place to walk, breath deeply, practise yoga or simply …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore Merry Christmas Traditions from Provence! December 1, 2016The cafes are full inside and out today in Provence as everyone enjoys the mild weather. The baker is furiously making fougasse/pompe à l’huile for tomorrow, the local epicerie can’t seem to keep fresh medjool dates (that melt in your mouth!) and clementines on the shelves. There are towers of …Continue reading here to see Ashley’s …Continue Reading