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Some of the Plus Beaux Villages de France

February 23, 2021

France is full of enchanting villages, and among the approximately 30,000 communes, there are undoubtedly thousands of beautiful ones. However, officially there are exactly 159 Plus Beaux Villages de France – 159 most beautiful villages of all. But how can there be such a precise figure? Easy! This is not a subjective opinion; it’s the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

February Giveaway: Phone Case by Raina Stinson

February 1, 2021

Raina Stinson Photography Raina Stinson took a leap of faith and made a complete lifestyle change. In 2018, she swapped the US West Coast for a tiny village in the Luberon Valley. It was a cold February day when Raina arrived in the hamlet of Goult and to her new home, a stone, Provencal farmhouse

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Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit

10 Best Places in Provence to Hike and Walk

January 28, 2021

Looking for a great hiking destination in Provence? Or, are you only interested in walking through this corner of France? In this article, we’ll talk about 10 of the best places to hike and walk in the Provence. Etang De Vaccares At the mouth of the Rhone, the Camargue wetland delta is home to a

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

Walking in the Luberon Roussillon for Coffee

January 13, 2021

Although 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

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Ashley Tinker · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Bells, Shutters and Stone Traditional Architecture in Provence

December 14, 2020

Church Bells of Bonnieux Recently, we stayed in the hilltop village of Bonnieux in Provence’s Luberon where we were treated to a singular sensory experience. We reached out to Vincent Gils, the only carillonneur (bell-ringer) left in the Vaucluse area and one of few left in France. Vincent’s father, Bernard, taught him to ring the

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Julie Whitmarsh · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Looking for Rental Accommodation Near Apt

November 27, 2020

Make Apt Home Base Apt is one of the larger centres in the Luberon and a great place from which to explore the hilltop towns, lavender fields, and vineyards of Provence. The weekly Saturday morning market in Apt is popular all year, it’s one of the biggest ones with stalls running throughout the streets. In

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10 Places in Provence Art Students Should Definitely Visit

November 26, 2020

Provence in France is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you can come across ancient Roman ruins, picturesque villages, and lavender fields. In this southern region, you can see the magnificent and colourful landscapes along the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Provence inspired many famous artists. Among them are Van Gogh,

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