Christine van der Linden · Explore · Hans Zeegers · Villages Towns and Cities Adventures in Gréolières: A travel experience by Hans and Christine February 6, 2025The journey begins: from coast to village A winding road leads us from the sunny French Riviera coast to the Alpes Maritimes village of Gréolières, which has existed since 1033. Gréolières comes from the old French word “greolier,” meaning “crow.” We start our adventures in Gréolières at 850 meters, and we are greeted by a …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence Gordes, a Beautiful Hillside Village in the Luberon January 26, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: Gordes is a beautiful village in the Luberon region about 1 hour southeast of our home in Sablet. The obviously strategic site where Gordes sits has been occupied since prehistoric times. The stone buildings were built against the base of the cliffs and spiral up around the rock to the …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
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit The Views from the Mourre Nègre are worth the Hike to the Top March 14, 2018One of the first things I fell in love with when I viewed the house for the first time was the kitchen window’s view. The Luberon Valley spread out in front of us with the constant sight of the tower on the highpoint of the Mourre Nègre directly ahead, even during the night, when it’s …Continue Reading