Caroline Longstaffe · Explore Provence, where the pleasures of life abound July 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: What is it that consistently draws people to Provence and to the Luberon in particular, that special ‘je ne sais quoi’ which make this region so utterly captivating? Aside from its natural beauty, perhaps its enduring appeal is, that it remains one of the few places whose charms have …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh How to Spend a Sunday Pottering Around in Provence February 23, 2017Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: I always love Sundays in and around the Luberon, whether it’s an early morning start in the summer to head off bargain-hunting at the vide-grenier in a nearby village or a gentle cycle out for breakfast at the wonderful ‘Farmers’ Market’ at Coustellet. In January too there’s plenty to …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore Visiting the Best Christmas Markets in France December 18, 2019A visit to the French Christmas markets from Provence is easy, in particular, if you take the train to Strasbourg. From there you can access local trains and engage a tour operator for a customised Christmas market program.…Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Black Truffle Season in Provence: Top Markets and More for Food Lovers November 20, 2025Did you know that Provence is a significant global producer of black truffles? Specifically, the Vaucluse department, which has some 500 producers. When we include the Drôme Provencal, 80% of France’s black truffles come from this geographic area. While China remains the world’s largest producer of truffles, chefs and food connoisseurs prefer French black truffles …Continue Reading
