Ashley Tinker · Explore Travel Tips for Visiting the Côte d’Azur a Guest Post by Author Jane Dunning May 3, 2018By Jane Dunning for Curious Provence: Visiting the Côte d’Azur I’ve stayed in over twenty places in Provence, from Menton in the east to Cassis in the west and Orange in the north and, I confess, it’s my favourite region in the whole of France. It’s also the setting for my latest novel, Stolen Summer, …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Must Visit the Pope’s Palace in Avignon France April 9, 2018I have ignored my blog for far too long. Busy at work and projects at home, so I never seem to find quiet time to share adventures with you. So here I am. I hope to be here more frequently from now on. As followers of the “Our House in Provence” blog know, Shirley and …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities A visit to Avignon and the Jardin des Doms during the Festival of Avignon October 10, 2017When we go to Avignon, we try to park at the Hotel Mercure garage because the stairs exit close to the Popes’ Palace. Right next to the stairway, is the Hôtel des Monnaies (mint), the earliest private Baroque monument in Avignon. It sits opposite the main entrance to the Popes’ Palace. It was built in 1619 …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Provençal Villages: Céreste Reasons to Visit and Stay Awhile June 13, 2025Céreste is an authentic, unspoilt, and charming Provençal village. It is immersed in lavender country, steeped in history, and sits on the foothills of the Grand Luberon. While the region has many fascinating villages, we asked the owner of Mas de Grivet, a beautiful holiday rental home, what makes Céreste unique. The answers below should …Continue Reading