Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Bistrot le 5 in the Luberon Village of Ménerbes September 13, 2017By Cheryl Shufflebotham: Looking for fresh, local, delicious food on a beautiful terrace overlooking the Luberon valley? You won’t be disappointed at Bistrot le 5. The food is excellent, with the most visually appealing presentation. Even more, this outdoor bistrot is located in the most polished of villages—Ménerbes. Enjoy Cheryl’s photos and details on about …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Ansouis one of Les Plus Beaux Villages in Provence August 17, 2021Perched on a craggy outcrop with its back to the Mistral wind, Ansouis is a gem of a village in Provence’s Vaucluse that deserves its status as one of les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Ansouis sits in the heart of the Luberon, surrounded by vineyards and endless olive trees. Walk the narrow laneways to …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Historical Walking and Biking Tours of Avignon May 5, 2016In 2003, Clément Demontis first arrived in Avignon; to attend l’Université d’Avignon. Clément followed his undergraduate studies (history and geography) with a Master’s degree in history, so he is well qualified to share the city’s historical facts. Avignon Authentic Stories, Clément’s tour company, launched in 2014 (first tours in 2015). However, he tells me that …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France Grotte Chauvet 2 at Caverne du Pont d’Arc a Time Warp April 7, 2020It took 90 minutes to turn back the clock 36,000 years. The Grotte Chauvet 2 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Caverne du Pont d’Arc. Located in the Ardeche, it’s a quick drive from most locations in the Bouches du Rhône. The site which opened to the public in 2015 includes a 3,500 m2 …Continue Reading
