Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities 6 Wine Villages in the Rhône Valley Near Mont Ventoux February 1, 2023If you like French wine, there is a good chance that you have sampled some vintages from the Rhône Valley. Some vineyards in the southern Rhône are near the famous Mont Ventoux – Provence’s giant mountain. This article focuses on six (6) villages in the Côtes du Rhône wine region. These six (6) towns are …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Watching the Tour de France in Provence June 22, 2021We are so lucky, living where we do, as the roads around us are often used for professional cycle races, including the Tour de France. Since buying the house here, it has passed close by twice, and we have taken every opportunity to watch the professional riders race along some of our favourite roads. In …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie a Beautiful Provencal Village February 24, 2025Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a picturesque village in the département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, within the breathtaking Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, whose headquarters are in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. It was our final stop on our exploration of Les Gorges du Verdon. Like Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ~ the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France.’ With …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Luberon Biking Routes Cycling the Veloroute to Cucuron July 22, 2019It’s been a long time since I last posted about a cycle ride in the area, that’s not because we haven’t been cycling, in fact, the opposite is true. This area is so good for cycling, and even though we thought we had been along most of the main routes, we continue to find new …Continue Reading