Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Many Reasons to Visit Le Castellet and Bandol AOC March 5, 2020Visit Le Castellet By Michel As we were approaching the end of our most recent sojourn in Sablet, I suggested to Shirley that we visit the Bandol region of the Var and taste wine since we had not been there for several years. One of my favourite blogs is authored by Tuula, Southern Californian raised, …Continue Reading
Explore · Gayle Padgett · Villages Towns and Cities A Visit to Mougins and 5 Things To Do June 16, 2022While in Mougins to give a talk on my latest book, The Birdwatcher’s Wife, I was delighted to reacquaint myself with the enchanting area. My previous visit had been three years ago when I made a presentation on my first book, Passion for Provence: 22 Keys to La Belle Vie. Happily, I found the region …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie a Plus Beaux Villages of France August 24, 2021Blessed with many picturesque villages, there is only one place in France with a dedicated star overhead – Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Flanked by towering cliffs, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie resembles a Provencal nativity scene protected by a 150kg gold star suspended between the bluffs. In 1981, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie joined the ranks of the beaux villages attracting visitors year-round. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Top 9 Luberon Villages to Visit in Provence May 26, 2023The Luberon region in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southern France is known for its picturesque villages and stunning natural beauty. These nine (9) villages are considered must-sees in the Luberon Valley. Book a Luberon Village Tour Ansouis You’ll find the village of Ansouis tucked inside the Parc naturel regional du Luberon. It is built …Continue Reading