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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

A Foodie Discovery at the Top of Bonnieux in the Luberon

February 14, 2017

One day while taking a walk up the very steep road behind Bonnieux, I saw signs for la Bastide de Capelongue and Édouard Loubet, Relais and Châteaux. Curious, I kept walking. I continued up past the village and onto a side road. I soon came to the grounds of a gorgeous resort. Cheryl and her

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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Le Fournil Restaurant in Bonnieux The New Gold Standard

November 30, 2016

For the last few years, I’ve heard mention of le Fournil Restaurant in several gîte rental binders, and it had been on my list of restaurants to try. It did not disappoint! In fact, with each bite, we were asking, “How soon can we get back?” Le Fournil is located in the centre of the

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Inspire · Paul Shawcross · Provencal History & Traditions

The Pont Julien at Bonnieux

August 19, 2015

The Luberon in Provence is best known for its beautiful ‘villages perchés’ which visitors flock to in large numbers especially during July and August. Many are unaware of the existence of Pont Julien and indeed some visitors simply stumble upon it while visiting the most well known of these villages, Bonnieux. Named after the nearby

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Need a Luxury Escape to Provence? Hotel Capelongue Delivers

June 10, 2026

Our vacation in Provence began with an overnight flight from North America to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, followed by the TGV to Avignon. As we wound through the Luberon Valley, our driver pointed out the famous perched villages. We caught a fleeting glimpse of Lacoste and its château, once home to the Marquis

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France

Top 23 Questions People Ask About Lavender in Provence

June 8, 2026

The Romans first introduced the lavender plant to the South of France in approximately the 2nd century B.C.E. Although lavender grows throughout the Mediterranean region, it is one of Provence’s most iconic symbols. To better understand the role lavender plays in this region, we answer the top questions people ask about lavender in Provence. Lavender

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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Hail César! A Favourite Restaurant in the Luberon

June 3, 2026

Are you looking for a restaurant recommendation in Provence’s Luberon Valley? My favourite restaurant in the Luberon Valley is César, in Bonnieux. It has excellent, reasonably priced food, a lovely view of the valley, and a charming chef. A Creative Chef This chef, Stéphanie Intem, previously ran a hotel-restaurant in the Vendôme region that was

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Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Sue Aran · Taste

Edible Provence: Exploring Markets, History and Culinary Traditions in Provence

May 20, 2026

Provence is a magical triangle in southeastern France that continues to enchant. The French passion for food is celebrated in its open-air village markets, where seasonal produce is the mainstay of daily life. This sun-kissed corner of the map offers a bounty of genuinely fresh fruits and vegetables, tantalizing delicacies, and irresistible scents of lavender,

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