Explore · Julie Whitmarsh N is for Nature Flora Fauna and sometimes a snake August 26, 2015Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer I can’t help it, I really enjoy being close to nature. We live in a small village, nearly 1000 feet up on Dartmoor within the National Park so we have a daily procession of sheep, cows and ponies walking past our front gate – and occasionally breaking in to …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Roussillon, a Village Not to Miss in Provence July 30, 2025We usually suggest that visitors include a trip to the vibrant, red-ocher-colored town of Roussillon. It is one of five villages nestled in the Luberon hills and classified as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most beautiful villages of France). Roussillon is one of our favourite villages in Provence, just one hour …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence Revisiting Film locations for “A Good Year” in Provence December 4, 2018I told you in a previous post that “A Good Year” starring Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard is my favourite American/British-made movie set in the South of France. The film is directed by Ridley Scott, who lives in the Luberon and is based on a Peter Mayle novel. The movie tells the story of Max …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Provencal Charm 10 Villages to Visit in the Luberon Valley April 1, 2024Provence is known for its picturesque villages and stunning scenery, and the Luberon Valley has some of the most famous towns perched on hillsides, historically for defence purposes and provide lovely photos today. Below is our list of 10 villages that we considered must-sees in the Luberon Valley: Ansouis The village of Ansouis inside the …Continue Reading
