Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Maison Mirabeau Wines A List of Things to Do in Winter in Provence February 23, 2018Provence is synonymous with sunshine, lavender and rosé wine and can get a little hectic in the summer months (July and August). So, we’d like to share what we love about Provence the rest of the year, especially in winter! Firstly, it’s much calmer people-wise. The climate can also be amazing with t-shirt weather during …Continue Reading
Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg · Road Trips South of France Provence Road Trip: 10 Reasons to Visit Sète October 10, 2016A whale and two anchors feature on Sète’s official coat of arms, a tribute to local maritime history, and the fact that Mont St Clair makes the city looks like a humpback. Archaeologists have dated remains of human activity (discovered in 1973) to the late Bronze Ages II and III. The Greek’s called the settlement …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Joucas—My Favorite Village of the Luberon June 1, 2016Just the name Joucas alone is pretty. There is something about this village, some je ne sais quoi, that just makes it mine. I could imagine myself living here. It’s quiet, peaceful, scenic, charming, and pretty. Yet, it’s not far from the shops and restaurants in Gordes, Goult, and Roussillon. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards to …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips What to do in Avignon in August July 25, 2016Contributor blog post by Aurelie: Aurelie Gilabert, the founder of Avignon Gourmet Tours, is an Avignon native who seamlessly navigates her way between three languages (French, English and Portuguese). She offers guided tours of the papal city with just the right blend of historical information and foodie tidbits – be prepared to sample local treats along your walk. …Continue Reading
