Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France Grotte Chauvet 2 at Caverne du Pont d’Arc a Time Warp April 7, 2020It took 90 minutes to turn back the clock 36,000 years. The Grotte Chauvet 2 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Caverne du Pont d’Arc. Located in the Ardeche, it’s a quick drive from most locations in the Bouches du Rhône. The site which opened to the public in 2015 includes a 3,500 m2 …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities L is for Lacoste in the Luberon July 13, 2015We’ve been back home for a week and our tans are fading, so it’s time to return to my own A-Z of the Vaucluse as a way of helping to keep me going over the next few weeks until we travel down for another visit. This week I move onto L for Lacoste a beautiful …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Where to Stay in the Luberon? 10 Villages in Provence Worth Visiting October 13, 2025If you love picturesque villages, stunning scenery, and authentic French charm, visiting the Luberon Valley should be at the top of your travel list. This region of Provence is famous for its hilltop towns. They were initially built for defence, but today they are perfect for exploring and taking postcard-worthy photos. Each village is unique. …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore French Royals in Uzes: Up Close and Personal September 13, 2017There’s not much that I love more than hobnobbing with French royals. Even if it’s from a distance. Each year Uzes hosts a musical event during the summer that brings in famed artists from around the world.This year, the festival brought in French royalty — Prince Albert of Monaco. All in all, there were eight …Continue Reading