Visit Arles Provence @LostinArles @HeatherRobinson
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreLocals Travel Tips

Ask a Local: Why Visit Arles?

Much like her decision to follow a good looking French photographer to his native land. The couple were struck by a coup de coeur (love struck) when they spent one fateful night in Arles in 2003. You can read the full story in Heather’s blog post here. Whether you are …

READ MORE  Ask a Local: Why Visit Arles?
Mont Ventoux view #Provence @ProvenceTayls
David & Karen TaylorExploreStay Fit

Tour de France 2016

Contributor 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 …

READ MORE  Tour de France 2016
Barefoot BloggerExplore

6 Insider Tips for a “Lazy” Day Trip to Uzes

One of the hardest parts about visiting a new place is knowing exactly when during the year you want to go and what you want to see when you get there. Now that the Barefoot Blogger calls Uzes “home,” here are some hints for a leisurely, one-day visit to Uzes. …

READ MORE  6 Insider Tips for a “Lazy” Day Trip to Uzes
David & Karen TaylorExplore

Spend a day in Aix en Provence

Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Another of our favourite cities is Aix en Provence, about an hours drive from Saint Saturnin Les Apt, it is a busy university town with a certain chic feel to it, like Marseille stunning buildings, much history and of course plenty of fine shopping …

READ MORE  Spend a day in Aix en Provence
Paloma beach St Jean Cap Ferrat #FrenchRiviera @FibiTee
ExploreStay Fit

A beach-a-week: Paloma Beach, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: With the best of intentions earlier this summer I set out to write about a beach a week, which didn’t seem such a hard target, however last week got the better of me and I forgot!  But summer isn’t over in the South of …

READ MORE  A beach-a-week: Paloma Beach, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Chateauneuf du Pape #RhoneWines @bfblogger2015
Barefoot BloggerExploreRoad Trips South of France

36 Hours of Wine and Roses in Provence

If the Barefoot Blogger didn’t live so close to Provence, I’d stress about where to go and what to see if I had only 36 hours to visit. Cousin Judy from Arizona spent two weeks with me this summer giving me a chance to figure out some new road trips …

READ MORE  36 Hours of Wine and Roses in Provence
Vieux Port Marseille
David & Karen TaylorExplore

A Day in Marseille

Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Marseille is a must do day out whilst staying in Provence. Its about 90 minutes drive from Saint Saturnin Les Apt, parking is easy and reasonably charged. The Petit Train is a great way to see the highlights. The Vieux Port is a big …

READ MORE  A Day in Marseille
Provence views #Provence @RebeccaRONANE
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreLocals Travel Tips

Coach Rebecca Ronane Shares her Perfectly Provence

Rebecca Ronane was born in the United Kingdom, but she tells me that she embarked on a career of travelling after the age of 19. Rebecca and her husband Alain (also a travel bug) met while working as tour directors. As a guide, Rebecca has journeyed throughout Europe, the United …

READ MORE  Coach Rebecca Ronane Shares her Perfectly Provence
Edible Heritage #App #AixenProvence @EdibleHeritage
AixcentricExploreProvencal History & Traditions

Aix App – For Walks in the Town

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: A self-guided walking tour of Aix that takes you to all the best places in town has been created by Carolyne Kauser-Abbott of Edible Heritage. It brings to life the monuments, fountains, buildings of centre ville along with stories of the lives of famous local …

READ MORE  Aix App – For Walks in the Town
Kayaking #Kayaking #Provence @PerfProvence
AixcentricExploreStay Fit

Kayaking in Provence

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: This is a special period for people in Provence.  The sun is still shining but the tourists have gone back home and the kids are back at school.  Time to quickly make the most of the countryside before the weather turns cold and winter sets in. We’re …

READ MORE  Kayaking in Provence