Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities The Benefits of Provencal Village Life in Cotignac February 4, 2020Cotignac in Provence’s Var Susana Iwase Hanson is the founder of Provence Living Cotignac, after living on several continents, she and her husband discovered Cotignac, a quiet village in the Var, a decade ago (read her interesting backstory). Cotignac’s residents enjoy the benefits of living in the Provencal countryside with the Mediterranean beaches an hour away. …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Road Trips South of France A 3-day Taster Trip to the Vaucluse August 19, 2016Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Where do I start? This last week has been lovely – the house has been full (a great test of the temporary fabric walls & open plan bathroom!) Not only has my eldest son been visiting with his girlfriend, but also my mum, so all the rooms have been …Continue Reading
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities When You Visit Maussane-les-Alpilles July 19, 2021My wife and I live part of the year in St-Rémy-de-Provence, and just south of us lies the charming village of Maussane-les-Alpilles. It sits at the foot of the Alpilles Mountains, near the famous château of Les Baux-de-Provence. The area is rich with olive groves and Maussane makes a nice starting point for bike rides, …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit Gourdon a Lovely Village in the Alpes-Maritimes February 10, 2025The medieval village of Gourdon offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur and the Loup Valley. This quaint village in the Alpes-Maritimes region of Provence is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. Recognized as one of “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), Gourdon’s winding cobbled …Continue Reading