Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Locals Travel Tips · Villages Towns and Cities Holiday Escape to Rustrel: Village Life in the Luberon Valley March 22, 2024We have featured many villages and larger towns from St Remy to Nice in our “Where we live in Provence” series, including other places in the Luberon. Perhaps missed by the typical tourist itineraries, Rustrel is a small Luberon Valley village worth visiting. We asked Beth, who owns a home in the town, and Jen …Continue Reading
Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Roussillon – A Very Colorful Day in Provence October 11, 2016The Village of Roussillon “Une Journée Très Colorée”… The village of Roussillon is a tiny village filled with cafés and galleries selling pottery, art, and souvenirs. It is a quaint little village perched on top of hillside, painted hues of orange, yellow and reds to match the nearby ochre mines. The most beautiful approach is …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities French Riviera – The Best Corner of France to Travel August 13, 2021Travelling is one of the healthiest things to do once in life because it refreshes the mind and health of every individual. If you are travelling for the first time and want to make it a memorable trip, then French Riviera is one of the best places to visit. The French Riviera is also known …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions · Stay Fit Mur de la Peste a Rocky Trail in Provence’s History September 13, 2016Over 100,000 people (some estimates as high as 126,000) died in Provence between 1720 and 1722, including almost 50% of Marseille’s population some 46,000 inhabitants. All in the name of commerce. The Grand Saint-Antoine arrived in Marseille’s port on May 25, 1720, from Syria (previously Levan), the vessel was late, delayed due to weather and …Continue Reading