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Explore Provence with us. The opportunities for discovering Provence are endless from Roman ruins to jazz festivals, from bulls in the streets to movies in vineyards our writers share their favourites. We share travel tips and details on “where the locals go” so you can enjoy an authentic Provence experience. The weather in Provence is ideal for being active and enjoying the outdoors – hiking, biking, water-sports and more. Are you planning to create your itinerary? Dig into these articles for road trip ideas and our favourite villages along the way. If it is your first trip to the region, consider hiring a professional guide or joining a tour organised by an experienced small-group tour company.

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Explore · Jemma - French Lessons

Photo Essay: Life Aboard a Megayacht

October 6, 2016
Contributor blog post by Jemma: A muscular and handsome powerboat swooshes Philippe, Lolo and me, and a week’s worth of luggage, toward the 80-some-meter megayacht that awaits us off the north shore of Sardinia. Perched on the craft’s leather seats, we slice through the salty waves of the Med, our bare feet skimming the teak …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Travel Provence Local’s Tips for your visit to the City of Orange

October 4, 2016
Located a short distance from Avignon (21km) and neighbouring the Rhone Valley vineyards, Orange is an agricultural working town, in the Vaucluse, with a UNESCO World Heritage classification – since 1981. Founded by the Romans in 35BC and the Celtics before them, Orange’s former glory is evidenced by the monumental traces left standing 2000+ years …
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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Discover Aix-en-Provence with an expert!

October 4, 2016
“Provence appeals to so many because the region offers something for everyone. From sea to sky, from mountains to meadows, from history to contemporary, it is an endless canvas.”  Esteemed writer Carolyne Kauser-Abbott’s perspectives about Provence. Visit the stunning city of Aix-en-Provence with her here….. Carolyne is the author of three wonderful blogs; Perfectly Provence …
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Explore · Paula Kane

Hello again Provence

September 29, 2016
Contributor blog post by Paula Kane: I have arrived, I have my own parking! And breathe. Deep, beautiful, happy breaths. I am here in my soulful home and am feeling calm and peaceful. At long last. This year has been a strange one. I’ve been delinquent in any blogs over the course of the year, …
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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

A video tour of the Provence’s perched villages of the Luberon

September 20, 2016
Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaff: Explore the picturesque ‘villages-perchés’ of Provence’s stunning Luberon Valley. Starting in Lourmarin, join this video tour through this breathtakingly beautiful countryside. Meander through the vineyards, olive groves and fruit orchards and discover the charms of these captivating historical villages (and these are just some of them!); Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Oppède le …
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