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
Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg · Villages Towns and Cities Massacre in Merindol Provence’s Dark History March 14, 2016Blinded by the hues of lavender shutters. Gently numbed by a glass or two of chilled local rosé. It would be easy to overlook the hamlet of Mérindol during a visit to Provence. The Luberon region is brimming with villages laying claim to le plus beau village de France (the most beautiful villages in France) …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Discover These Authentic Alpilles Villages January 11, 2022Within the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles are several villages, each with a distinctive character. Authentic Alpilles Villages Below, we highlight a few towns that are not typically on visitors’ itineraries. These villages have as much history and charm as their popular neighbours. But perhaps with some additional authenticity as the attraction is simply a …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Eygalières the Alpilles Village You Want to Get to Know September 13, 2018Eygalières Alpilles Village Present Day Located on the northeastern edge of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles, the hamlet of Eygalières has an official population of about 1,900 residents. However, in the summertime when second homeowners and short-stay visitors descend upon the village, the population swells well beyond the formal count. The setting for Eygalières …Continue Reading