Explore · Our House in Provence Visit the beautiful village of Venasque for Lunch at Les Remparts Restaurant May 17, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: We frequently take day trips from Sablet to explore the hilltop villages of the Luberon. To get there, we drive down the D4, a scenic route that takes you across Carpentras before it becomes a narrow winding road flanked by cherry orchards until it passes below the village of Venasque. Venasque …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Discover Historic Orgon the Charming Village Beyond the N7 December 8, 2017Orgon is a Provencal town with a reputation problem. To appreciate the town’s history and its dramatic natural backdrop, on the edge of the Alpilles, you need to veer off the Route Nationale 7 (N7) and stroll through the old streets to discover the charms of Orgon. Steady vehicle traffic streams by the village, heading …Continue Reading
Explore Walk Around dreamy St Remy de Provence April 28, 2015St Remy de Provence is one of the oldest towns in France. Dreamy it certainly is………..and it is everything that one would expect from a Provencal town. It’s a good size too …..perfect for an easy meander around in a morning or afternoon. Little squares, cooling fountains, creamy white and pink shuttered houses and …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Joucas—My Favorite Village of the Luberon June 1, 2016Just the name Joucas alone is pretty. There is something about this village, some je ne sais quoi, that just makes it mine. I could imagine myself living here. It’s quiet, peaceful, scenic, charming, and pretty. Yet, it’s not far from the shops and restaurants in Gordes, Goult, and Roussillon. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards to …Continue Reading
