Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Provencal History & Traditions The Fascinating Medieval History of Apt January 24, 2022Over the last few weeks, we have got a little bit further under the skin of the local area, and it’s taken us to some very different places, most recently on a guided tour of the Cathédrale Sainte Anne, in the heart of Apt, focusing on its medieval history. Each year the weekend of the …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
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore Provence, where the pleasures of life abound July 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: What is it that consistently draws people to Provence and to the Luberon in particular, that special ‘je ne sais quoi’ which make this region so utterly captivating? Aside from its natural beauty, perhaps its enduring appeal is, that it remains one of the few places whose charms have …Continue Reading
Julie Whitmarsh · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Enjoy The fantastic Friday Market at Lourmarin December 5, 2017As you know I’m a real sucker for the local markets and can happily spend a whole week visiting them in turn, sitting in a café having a ‘grand-crème’ whilst watching the world go by and heading home with a basket full of the wonderful local produce, perhaps with a couple of hand-crafted pieces too. …Continue Reading
