Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Simply France Perfectly Provence Moments March 16, 2015The simple of life in the South of France was the inspiration for Dawn Slieter’s company Simply France with Dawn (you can read the previous post here). These are her ideas of #PerfectlyProvence moments: #Discover Cotes du Rhone wines: Compare a Chateauneuf-du-Pape with a more reasonable Rhone blend and discover the magic of the terroir …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions The Pallières Windmill in Pennes-Mirabeau Back to Milling Flour April 18, 2022Named after a rocky outcrop in Pennes-Mirabeau, the 18th-century Pallières windmill stopped working sometime between 1862-66. Finally, after a lengthy restoration project commencing in 2019, the mill is functioning and open for visitors. Once again, sitting on its rocky ledge, the Pallières windmill has operational blades and a dedicated miller – Guy Lagier – producing …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Locals Travel Tips Goult and Lacoste Hidden Gems in the Luberon July 6, 2016After 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 and encounters living in the …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore Travel Planning your Stay in the Luberon Village of Lourmarin June 14, 2017I am often asked if I could help plan a stay in Lourmarin, so voilà! This itinerary would work from any of the nearby Luberon villages. I’ve planned it around my favourite market days, listed below. But don’t rush around too much. Allow yourself to simply ‘be’ ~ to enjoy just being there, immersing yourself …Continue Reading