Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Travel Provence Local’s Tips for your visit to the City of Orange October 4, 2016Located a short distance from Avignon (21km) and neighbouring the Rhone Valley vineyards, Orange is an agricultural working town, in the Vaucluse, with a UNESCO World Heritage classification – since 1981. Founded by the Romans in 35BC and the Celtics before them, Orange’s former glory is evidenced by the monumental traces left standing 2000+ years …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Lourmarin The Most Romantic Village of the Luberon January 31, 2017Here’s a tip! When your husband asks if you would like to be dropped off in the village of Lourmarin for the day, you just say “Yes!” You don’t question it. You just go. You won’t be disappointed. Read the original Cobblestones and Vineyards article for Cheryl’s photos of Lourmarin a village she describes as …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Incredible views of the Citadelle and Art in Forcalquier February 27, 2017This morning I hopped in the car and headed across to Forcalquier, a short distance from us in the neighbouring Department of Alpes-De-Haute-Provence. Monday is its market day and provides the perfect excuse for a visit (if such a thing is needed?). It is a lovely drive along the northern flank of the Luberon before …Continue Reading
Explore · The Riviera Grapevine Ask a Local: Nice Insider Tips May 28, 2015By Chrissie Take a walk through the streets of Nice at the moment and you can feel the city awakening from her winter slumber. Restaurant terraces are getting busier, flip-flops are being dusted off and corks are being popped on the new vintage Côtes de Provence rosé! Explore this Post Via:: The Riviera Grapevine …Continue Reading
