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Ways to Stand out as a Tourist in Provence

Ways to Stand out as a Tourist in Provence… Other than the Obvious Language Issue (disclaimer: these are gross generalisations made from our personal observations. If you’re feeling judged- don’t worry, I’ve been guilty of many of these) In a Restaurant You show up too early at restaurants. (For God …

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Discover Pitcher and Powell International Culinary Tours

Culinary Tours Pitcher and Powell is an international travel concept that combines the creative talents and cooking passions of two accomplished ladies. Even their last names work well together! Barbara Pitcher is a Canadian by birth, with an international spirit, she is a painter who lives in Provence with her …

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Saignon Luberon
ExploreJulie WhitmarshStay Fit

Beyond the end of the Veloroute – Cycle to Saignon

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: As I mentioned in my last post there are a number of lovely cycle rides that can be taken from the end of the Veloroute du Calavon, towards Cereste and beyond. Having sat down with a neighbour she spent an hour poring over the map, …

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How Brexit will affect tourism on the French Riviera

Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: The big news of the past fortnight has been the outcome of the historic Brexit referendum that has cast huge uncertainty over economics, trade and politics. Certainly tourism to the French Riviera will have a bumpy ride as the Brexit result settles and the …

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Cycling in Provence #ExploreProvence @TableenProvence
ExplorePaula KaneStay Fit

Allez! Allez! Provence en Vélo

Provence: just one word conjures visions of endless blue skies, charming villages and miles and miles of smooth roads to be ridden. One of the things I miss most when not in France is riding my bike. I know, I know… you’re thinking, what? Don’t you miss the food, the …

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Exploring the Vaucluse

If you do decide to follow Ester Laushway’s advice on eating out in Vaucluse (see post on le Guide Ganité), you may like to make a day of it. So here are details of a really good website dedicated to the département. Through it, you can subscribe to their newsletter, …

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Patrouille de France and Tricolour Smoke in Provence

Eight military jets performing loops with tricolour smoke over the highway can be distracting. These jets are the Patrouille de France, the French equivalent of the Canadian Snowbirds. Through an affiliation with the Canadian Air Force, Ginger was able to get an introduction to l’Armée de l’Air (the French Air Force). The …

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A Dream Vacation in the South of France

I’m feeling pretty smug these days that I get to live in the South of France. I’m sorry, but it’s true. I feel like I’m the luckiest person in the world to be here. Lately I’ve had more good luck to be included in the travel plans of my “blog world” friends. …

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Beyond the end of the Veloroute 1 to Cereste

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: The Véloroute du Calavon is a great off-road cycle path that runs the length of the petit-Luberon from near Cavaillon to beyond Apt. Built on the bed of an old railway track it offers a well-maintained, vehicle-free, flat route through some of the most …

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Goult and Lacoste Hidden Gems in the Luberon

After a 45-year business career with some of the largest corporations in the world, Anthony Craig called it quits. It was a milestone moment when he resigned from nine corporate boards, and he and his wife relocated to Provence. Craig is now a published author, his book It’s All About Lunch shares their story of renovations …

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