Explore · Liz Lord · Villages Towns and Cities Why You Should Visit the Village of Pierrerue April 6, 2016Hidden Provence is a chance to explore a less travelled part of Provence. This 8-night (7-day) walking tour is run by Liz Lord and her husband, Mel. During the trip, the group is based in a private home near Forcalquier. Liz wrote the following post after their last trip while still dreaming about dessert. Here, …Continue Reading
Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg · Road Trips South of France Provence Road Trip: 10 Reasons to Visit Sète October 10, 2016A whale and two anchors feature on Sète’s official coat of arms, a tribute to local maritime history, and the fact that Mont St Clair makes the city looks like a humpback. Archaeologists have dated remains of human activity (discovered in 1973) to the late Bronze Ages II and III. The Greek’s called the settlement …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Road Trips South of France The French Riviera in Two Days December 8, 2016I have avoided the Riviera when visiting Provence, figuring that it would be too busy, too ritzy for my taste. Well, after finally deciding to give it a try—after all it is the Riviera—all I can say is “I get it!!!” I now see why it is so popular. Read Cobblestone and Vineyards for Cheryl’s …Continue Reading
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Road Trips South of France How to Spend a Week in Provence March 8, 2017Contributor blog post by Keith Van Sickle: What to see and do with a week in Provence? Here is a 7-day itinerary that covers a mix of historical sites, hilltop villages, and local markets. You can stay in one spot and make day trips to each of these towns. A good choice is St-Rémy-de-Provence, a delightful, …Continue Reading