Ashley Tinker · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Climb to the Ruins of Fort Buoux in the Luberon January 17, 2019Visit the Fort Buoux Ruins Fort Buoux, in the Luberon, is an ancient site that is definitely worth a visit. Lesser known than some of the main attractions of the Luberon, you’ll find yourself on a winding road at this time of year (fall/winter) in the fog that feels a little like the middle of …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Riding Mont Ventoux Wasn’t My Plan June 16, 2021Sitting in the north of the Vaucluse, on the border with the Drome, Mont Ventoux dominates the skyline. This mountain, with its white-scree summit, is an iconic landmark and its profile is instantly recognizable from afar, even as far away as the Camargue. Mont Ventoux can be seen from many places around the department. The …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France Grotte Chauvet 2 at Caverne du Pont d’Arc a Time Warp April 7, 2020It took 90 minutes to turn back the clock 36,000 years. The Grotte Chauvet 2 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Caverne du Pont d’Arc. Located in the Ardeche, it’s a quick drive from most locations in the Bouches du Rhône. The site which opened to the public in 2015 includes a 3,500 m2 …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Guided Holiday Tours En Balade: Picasso Special Section May 11, 2016The new ‘En Balade’ published by La Provence is a must for those who love the south of France. In tracing Picasso’s favourite places, it has sections on Arles, Sorgues, Aix, Les Baux, St Tropez, Mougins, Antibes and so on. Each section has a good overview on the location, and many reasons to pick up …Continue Reading
