Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities French Riviera – The Best Corner of France to Travel August 13, 2021Travelling is one of the healthiest things to do once in life because it refreshes the mind and health of every individual. If you are travelling for the first time and want to make it a memorable trip, then French Riviera is one of the best places to visit. The French Riviera is also known …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions · Stay Fit Mur de la Peste a Rocky Trail in Provence’s History September 13, 2016Over 100,000 people (some estimates as high as 126,000) died in Provence between 1720 and 1722, including almost 50% of Marseille’s population some 46,000 inhabitants. All in the name of commerce. The Grand Saint-Antoine arrived in Marseille’s port on May 25, 1720, from Syria (previously Levan), the vessel was late, delayed due to weather and …Continue Reading
Explore Walk Around dreamy St Remy de Provence April 28, 2015St Remy de Provence is one of the oldest towns in France. Dreamy it certainly is………..and it is everything that one would expect from a Provencal town. It’s a good size too …..perfect for an easy meander around in a morning or afternoon. Little squares, cooling fountains, creamy white and pink shuttered houses and …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Don’t Miss the Ochre Cliffs of Roussillon in Provence January 22, 2019We rarely go to our home in Sablet without taking a day trip to Roussillon, a village in the Luberon about 35 miles southeast of Sablet. We never tire of seeing this colourful village, tinted by 17 different colours of ochre that were mined here; this makes Roussillon unique compared to other towns in the area. The Luberon …Continue Reading