Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Walking in the Luberon Roussillon for Coffee January 13, 2021Although we always like to think that every day in Provence is warm and sunny, that isn’t the case. Winter in Provence can mean sunshine & blue skies one day, then heavy snow the next. See the photo of Simiane-La-Rotonde in the snow below. When I threw open the shutters this morning, it really wasn’t …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities A video tour of the Provence’s perched villages of the Luberon September 20, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaff: Explore the picturesque ‘villages-perchés’ of Provence’s stunning Luberon Valley. Starting in Lourmarin, join this video tour through this breathtakingly beautiful countryside. Meander through the vineyards, olive groves and fruit orchards and discover the charms of these captivating historical villages (and these are just some of them!); Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Oppède le …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Taste Vaison la Romaine Locals Tips for Your Visit April 14, 2015Local enough to hear the latest gossip makes you a local in Provence Sharon de Rham (tour guide and expat) says she gets the heads up from her friend at the tourist office when there are movie stars staying in the “neighbourhood.” After nearly ten years in Vaison la Romaine, Sharon considers herself local enough …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Menerbes the Luberon Village Made for Exploring November 5, 2019Hilltop Menerbes We often find ourselves sitting on the wall on the front edge of the pretty village of Menerbes, while we’re out exploring the area on our bikes. Like so many of the hilltop villages in the Luberon, it has an incredible view that stretches as far as Mont Ventoux. We spend time sitting …Continue Reading