Explore · Margo Lestz The Cicada (Cigale) of Provence August 19, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: The Sun Makes Them Sing When the warm days of summer arrive in Provence, the air is filled with the song of the cicadas, or cigales in French. They’re the loudest insects on the planet and their “song” has been measured at up to 120 decibels, which is comparable …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore The End of Summer Blues in Provence September 16, 2016The temperatures in Provence are still very hot right now. Though beautiful as always, the region seems a little worn, a little tired, after a busy summer. Even my favourite Joucassienne dog is a little wiped out from the heat. Remember my picture of him from last year in June? …Continue reading here for Cheryl’s photos …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
Explore Autumn in the Dreamy Luberon villages and countryside November 10, 2014Jill Cowdry explores some of the Luberon villages of Provence in the Autumn and shares her beautiful photos in this blog post – click here.…Continue Reading