Barefoot Blogger · Explore Lost in the Luberon: Gordes, Goult and Menerbes October 7, 2014When I learned my hometown friend, whom I hadn’t seen in 40 years, was coming to visit me in Uzes, right away I started planning her trip. One that we’d both enjoy. Explore this Post…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
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Need 5 Reasons to visit Cotignac August 6, 2015Cotignac’s permanent population hovers around 2,300 people. The official count swells on a sunny Tuesday when throngs of visitors appraise market stalls on the main street — Cours Gambetta. A column of plane trees provide welcome shade to vendors watching their stands that are heaving with tempting melons from Cavaillon, fresh goat cheeses and intoxicating …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Plan Your Visit to Sault on Market Day August 30, 2018The pretty town of Sault sits on a rocky outcrop to the southeast of Mont Ventoux and is at the heart of local lavender production. It sits above the valley that takes its name, and the shaded Promenade opposite the Tourist Office on the road towards Aurel offers incredible views across the Southern flank of …Continue Reading