Ashley Tinker · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Climb to the Ruins of Fort Buoux in the Luberon January 17, 2019Visit the Fort Buoux Ruins Fort Buoux, in the Luberon, is an ancient site that is definitely worth a visit. Lesser known than some of the main attractions of the Luberon, you’ll find yourself on a winding road at this time of year (fall/winter) in the fog that feels a little like the middle of …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Stay Fit Gone Fishing at the Lake of Sablet in the Vaucluse October 20, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: This summer, daughter Stephanie and family spent several weeks visiting us in Sablet. Her husband Earl and son Dylan love to fish together and hoped to fish while they were in Provence. Since I don’t fish, I didn’t know where to go, whether or not permits are required or where to …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities A video tour of the Provence’s perched villages of the Luberon September 20, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaff: Explore the picturesque ‘villages-perchés’ of Provence’s stunning Luberon Valley. Starting in Lourmarin, join this video tour through this breathtakingly beautiful countryside. Meander through the vineyards, olive groves and fruit orchards and discover the charms of these captivating historical villages (and these are just some of them!); Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Oppède le …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Venasque a Village With a Views of Mont Ventoux and Lunch September 2, 2016Overlooking the towering Mont Ventoux is the sleepy plus beau village of Venasque with its fountains, charming walkways, artisan shops, ancient ruins and ramparts, cherry orchards, and stunning views of the Vaucluse as well as of the Giant itself. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards for photos of Venasque, a gorgeous perched village near Mont Ventoux. According to …Continue Reading