O is for Oppede Le Vieux
Explore · Julie WhitmarshSome time ago, someone posed the question on Twitter’ What are your favourite three hilltop villages in Provence?’
Of course, there are many to choose from. Each has its own merits, whether Gordes with its beautiful Chateau, narrow streets and incredible views, Lacoste with its annual concerts and stunning sculptures or the sleepy and beautiful Saumane De Vaucluse on the route to St Didier. Continue reading here to discover why our Vaucluse Dreamer likes the hilltop village of Oppede le Vieux.
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