Explore · Road Trips South of France 13 of the best hill villages near Nice November 6, 2015The Alpes-Maritimes department in south-east France, including the world-famous Côte d’Azur, is home to several hundred medieval hill villages, fortified towns and ruined iron age camps and many are close to Nice. The “villages perchés” vary from little more than a pile of ruins to perfectly renovated sophisticated small towns…Continue reading here to find out …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
David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Stay Fit Cycling into the Drome Provencal August 22, 2016Contributor blog post by David Taylor: I am continuing to train for a further ascent of Mont Ventoux in the coming weeks so my Tuesday ride took me over the hills past Javon and down to Sault. As ever the first glimpse of Ventoux with the lavender in full bloom always makes the heart skip …Continue Reading
Our House in Provence · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Le Poème de Grignan Restaurant in the Drôme Provençale March 8, 2017We have been to Grignan in the Drôme Provençale several times, an area that falls between the Rhône River and the Alps north of the Vaucluse. So when we were in Sablet last fall with friends Steve and Mary, we took a day trip to Grignan and ate lunch at Le Poème de Grignan, one …Continue Reading