Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit A Colourful Circular Winter Walk In Provence February 13, 2017I’ve mentioned before that Winter is a great time to visit Provence – of course, it can be frigid, thanks to the clear night skies and subsequent frosts, but the days can be stunning with bright blue skies, little or no breeze and the fantastic light that cheers you up in the depth of winter. …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Locals Travel Tips Holiday Planning and Guided Tours in Marseille January 27, 2016As France’s second-largest city after Paris, Marseille appears overwhelming with well over 1 million people in the greater metropolitan area (1,831,500 January 2011 census). Marseille has been a port city since 600BC when the Greeks established a trading base in this location. Positioned on the Mediterranean Marseille has long been an entry point for immigrants …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Discover Provence Top Picks in Provence August 18, 2015Sarah Pernet spends her days guiding visitors around Provence. Her company Discover Provence founded only four years ago, has already achieved Trip Advisor certificates of excellence and Rick Steves’ stamp of approval. You can read the full story here. We asked Sarah to share her Perfectly Provence picks with readers: DISCOVER Markets, villages, beautiful countryside …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Winter Day Out in Provence to Visit Saint Saturnin les Apt February 22, 2017I love exploring Provence in the winter. It’s quiet and you can linger in the streets of small towns to appreciate the little details such as potted plants adorably shoved onto windowsills. Or, the particular stunning shade of peach on a weather-beaten shutter. Provencal Weather in Winter: People often ask me what the winter weather …Continue Reading
