Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Why Walking in the Luberon is a Great Way to Explore Provence September 19, 2023The Luberon is a great area to explore on foot. There is a wonderful network of well-marked hiking trails, with many of the villages having their own circular walks too. While, in the height of summer, it can be too hot to really walk any distance, and many of the forests and hills are closed …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Brantes this Village in the Vaucluse is Hard to Beat September 25, 2018Suspended across from the mighty Mont Ventoux is a village that can only be described as jaw-droppingly stunning, as it is surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery and filled with rustic charm. Brantes has been on my list for years to visit, as it was described as a place of total peace and serenity and a …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Provençal Villages: Céreste Reasons to Visit and Stay Awhile June 13, 2025Céreste is an authentic, unspoilt, and charming Provençal village. It is immersed in lavender country, steeped in history, and sits on the foothills of the Grand Luberon. While the region has many fascinating villages, we asked the owner of Mas de Grivet, a beautiful holiday rental home, what makes Céreste unique. The answers below should …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Revisiting Provence’s Natural Ochre Hues in Roussillon November 2, 2017Sabine Pinon-Amoore is an artist and a free spirit. She currently splits her time between Aureille in Provence and Byron Bay, Australia. She can hardly deny her artistic predisposition – her mother was an art restorer at the Louvre in Paris, and her father worked at the American Art Foundation (Paris). Sabine and her husband are …Continue Reading
