Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Travel Provence Local’s Tips for your visit to the City of Orange October 4, 2016Located a short distance from Avignon (21km) and neighbouring the Rhone Valley vineyards, Orange is an agricultural working town, in the Vaucluse, with a UNESCO World Heritage classification – since 1981. Founded by the Romans in 35BC and the Celtics before them, Orange’s former glory is evidenced by the monumental traces left standing 2000+ years …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore Guide to Upcoming Changes in EU Visas for Travellers to Provence November 25, 2020Provence offers a veritable bounty of things to enjoy for visitors, from its world-famous lavender fields and olive groves to luxurious, historic towns and cities such as Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. Whether you’re travelling to this southeastern region of France bordering the Mediterranean Sea for a holiday or to live permanently, it’s a truly splendid …Continue Reading
Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Nice in the winter – Experience Nice a new way December 6, 2016Traditionally the French Riviera, and Nice in particular, was a winter resort. It served as a destination for the upper echelons to escape harsh northern winters amongst their own. Today Nice in the winter is a largely local affair – which means less hustle, bustle and fewer crowds to contend with. The average day time …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities A video visit to Lourmarin August 29, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaff: Discover the enchantment of this fairy tale village in Provence’s Luberon. Visit its medieval château and enjoy a musical soirée under its rafters. Meander Lourmarin’s chic boutiques, galleries and restaurants, and fabulous Friday market. Explore the stunningly beautiful Luberon region. Its captivating perched villages, sprawling vineyards and olive groves Stay …Continue Reading