Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore Here are 10 Great Reasons to Visit Provence April 30, 2020Narrowing down the reasons to visit this corner of France to only 10 is a difficult task. Provence covers broad geography in the southeastern section of the country. It’s here where the Rhône River reaches the Mediterranean, and the Southern Alps give way to fields and beaches. The Romans left a permanent imprint with magnificent …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore A Day in Marseille October 2, 2015Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Marseille is a must do day out whilst staying in Provence. Its about 90 minutes drive from Saint Saturnin Les Apt, parking is easy and reasonably charged. The Petit Train is a great way to see the highlights. The Vieux Port is a big draw with its busy harbour …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Travel Provence Local’s Tips for your visit to the City of Orange October 4, 2016Located a short distance from Avignon (21km) and neighbouring the Rhone Valley vineyards, Orange is an agricultural working town, in the Vaucluse, with a UNESCO World Heritage classification – since 1981. Founded by the Romans in 35BC and the Celtics before them, Orange’s former glory is evidenced by the monumental traces left standing 2000+ years …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh How to Spend a Sunday Pottering Around in Provence February 23, 2017Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: I always love Sundays in and around the Luberon, whether it’s an early morning start in the summer to head off bargain-hunting at the vide-grenier in a nearby village or a gentle cycle out for breakfast at the wonderful ‘Farmers’ Market’ at Coustellet. In January too there’s plenty to …Continue Reading