Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Road Trips South of France The French Riviera in Two Days December 8, 2016I have avoided the Riviera when visiting Provence, figuring that it would be too busy, too ritzy for my taste. Well, after finally deciding to give it a try—after all it is the Riviera—all I can say is “I get it!!!” I now see why it is so popular. Read Cobblestone and Vineyards for Cheryl’s …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Luberon Villages Why Visit Beautiful Gordes? May 5, 2020Every time we come to our home in Sablet, in the Provence region of France, we head toward the Luberon mountain to visit one or more of the small hilltop villages in that area. Many times, Gordes is one of the villages we visit, especially if we are touring first-time visitors around Provence. Beautiful Luberon Villages …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Luberon Cycling from Sade to Saignon August 25, 2016Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: In a little over a week’s time my hubby and boys will set off from our home on Dartmoor to cycle through France, hopefully arriving safe and well after about 18 days in Sete. They’ll be cycling just over 1500km in that time, not quite the Tour de France,but a …Continue Reading
Explore · J. Christina Visit Menton A Hidden Seaside Treasure on the French Riviera November 15, 2017Menton is a commune in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France. It’s the last major town before leaving the French Riviera, wedged in-between the French-Italian border. It’s a place where you can tickle the turquoise sea, or enjoy the snow-capped mountains in the distance. Whether you call it the Côte d’Azur or the French …Continue Reading