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 · Villages Towns and Cities Roussillon – A Very Colorful Day in Provence October 11, 2016The Village of Roussillon “Une Journée Très Colorée”… The village of Roussillon is a tiny village filled with cafés and galleries selling pottery, art, and souvenirs. It is a quaint little village perched on top of hillside, painted hues of orange, yellow and reds to match the nearby ochre mines. The most beautiful approach is …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Spring in the Luberon Valley a Visit to Lourmarin May 15, 2018When you leave a place for several months, however much you love it, even somewhere as special as Lourmarin, you wonder. Wondering if it is as magical as the images you have so firmly imprinted in your mind. Wondering whether you’ll feel the same when you return. And then you do and wonder why you ever …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Road Trips South of France What to do on your trip to Provence France September 29, 2016France is a beautiful country, with so much to see and do. With plenty of delicacies and excellent cuisine to indulge in along with the fabulous wine that is produced in the country, as well as a huge selection of tourist destinations to explore, there is plenty to do on your trip to France. Provence …Continue Reading
