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
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Saturday Market Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes is the Best July 26, 2023One of the best things about coming to our home in Sablet is shopping at the weekly outdoor marchés in towns and villages throughout the region … or at least it is for “foodies” like me. Why would you buy fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, or fish at one of those supermarkets on the outskirts …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Art and History are Reasons to Visit Mougins Near the Côte d’Azur November 18, 2024When most people think of the South of France, their minds jump to the glamour of Cannes or the charm of Nice. But if you’re looking for a place where history, art, and stunning landscapes come together, the artful village of Mougins is the spot you don’t want to miss. Just a short drive from …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Stay Fit A Grueling Ride up Mont Ventoux or Relaxing at a Spa? April 25, 2016Though my husband and I enjoy spending our time together in meandering villages while in Provence, he feels a constant tug at his heartstrings luring him away toward something else. Being a cyclist and being in France, a cyclist’s dream, he is constantly enticed by the sight of Mont Ventoux towering in the distance beckoning …Continue Reading