Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Visit the Charismatic Provencal Village of Bedoin April 18, 2017Bedoin is a village, in the Vaucluse, that grows on you. At first it may not appear to be as polished or refined as some of the other popular villages in the area. But give it a chance. Wander the streets and enjoy the atmosphere, the frenzy of excitement as cyclists come and go on …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Maubec – Pure Enchantment March 29, 2016While I love the popular Luberon villages as much as the next person, I’m always on the hunt for the authentic, remote, captivating places that one just dreams about for years to come. I kept hearing mention of Maubec as a small, authentic French village and had it on my list of villages to visit …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit Watch the French SUP Cup in Estérel Côte d’Azur! May 31, 2021This weekend head to Saint-Raphaël to watch top stand-up paddleboard (SUP) champions and kids compete in this Coupe de France event. Event Details June 3: Registrations close June 5: 10 am: Kids lessons June 5: 2 pm: 1st French Surf Federation race June 5: 6 pm: Sprint June 6: 10 am: 2nd French Surf Federation …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit Uzès and Nearby Pont du Gard August 26, 2021Loyal readers who follow my musings about Provence know that visits to the Pont du Gard are a regular part of our annual visits to the South of France. However, after you have walked out to the Roman aqueduct and walked across the bridge and hiked to the top of the hill on the other …Continue Reading