Explore · Sue Aran · Villages Towns and Cities Alyscamps the Roman Burial in Arles is a Must-See February 24, 2022Immortalized in Dante’s Inferno, Alyscamps, one of the most famous historical burial grounds outside of Rome, is a short walk from the centre of Arles in the southwestern corner of Provence. The day my tour group visited, there was no one else there except a few stray cats, and the autumnal hues hadn’t yet colourized …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Why visit Nîmes? It Was Once the Rome of Southern France September 29, 2025When we have guests at our home in Sablet, we always take them to visit the Pont du Gard. This aqueduct has been standing for 2000 years, and it is spectacular to behold in a beautiful location. We usually combine our visits to the Pont du Gard with a visit to Uzès or the Roman …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit Via Ferrata a High Wire Act in Cavaillon June 10, 2021Meaning ‘iron way,’ a Via Ferrata is a series of scrambles along the mountainside linked by metal ladders, hand-holds, bridges and ropes. The one in Cavaillon has two loops, one of which goes through a tunnel tight enough to necessitate taking a rucksack off. Practical Information The Via Ferrata de Cavaillon is accessible on foot, …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions Pont du Gard, France: Is it Architecture or Art? October 4, 2017Visiting monuments isn’t on the top of my sightseeing list; however I heard that Pont du Gard was a “must.” It is reportedly one of the most visited sites in France but, not until I saw it myself would I know why. It literally took my breath away. There, hiding out in the French countryside — not …Continue Reading