Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore Discovering Mallemort The Heart of Provence November 12, 2014My mother might not approve as some of my relationships these days start via social media – a tweet, a Facebook “like.” That is exactly how we ended up on a rocky trail bordered by the Durance River and cherry orchards with our new friend Charmaine. We spent a Tuesday morning mountain biking (VTT) bumpy …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Day Out in the Big City with a Marseille Local March 3, 2016Walking Tour of Marseille Offered by a Local Greeter Robin and I have been living in Provence for 2 years and can you believe it- we’ve never visited Marseille except for getting lost in the city on our way to the Calanques which was slightly traumatic in our overheated Austin Mini. …Continue reading here for details …Continue Reading
Boating - Rentals and Charters · Explore · Guest Post Seaside Views of Marseille with Localanque Story Boat December 18, 2018For new arrivals in town, what is nicer than a one-hour trip from Marseille’s Vieux Port to admire the key sites and hear about their history? This is the offer from Localanque with Story Boat. I have this information from ‘Pass My Provence,’ which offers 2-for-1 to cardholders: one person pays 15€, and the other …Continue Reading
Explore · Learning French · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees Le Château d’If à Marseille, rendu célèbre par le Comte de Monte-Cristo February 6, 2026Saviez-vous qu’à quelques minutes en bateau de Marseille se trouve un archipel d’îles ? L’archipel des Îles de Frioul compte quatre îles et des navettes partent régulièrement du Vieux-Port pendant les mois d’été. Vous pouvez facilement passer une journée à faire de la randonnée sur les sentiers ou à vous prélasser sur les plages de …Continue Reading
