Explore · Julie Whitmarsh O is for Oppede Le Vieux January 12, 2016Some time ago, someone posed the question on Twitter’ What are your favourite three hilltop villages in Provence?’ Of course, there are many to choose from. Each has its own merits, whether Gordes with its beautiful Chateau, narrow streets and incredible views, Lacoste with its annual concerts and stunning sculptures or the sleepy and beautiful …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Climb to the Ruins of Fort Buoux in the Luberon January 17, 2019Visit the Fort Buoux Ruins Fort Buoux, in the Luberon, is an ancient site that is definitely worth a visit. Lesser known than some of the main attractions of the Luberon, you’ll find yourself on a winding road at this time of year (fall/winter) in the fog that feels a little like the middle of …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Discovering Author Samuel Beckett’s Roussillon in the Luberon Valley June 26, 2018The red hills of Roussillon are an inspiration for artists, but I had no idea how many famous authors came to visit Roussillon. On my first visit to Roussillon, while riding along the winding roads of the Luberon, it amazed me to see the massive red hills up ahead. They seemed to appear from nowhere. The …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore Up Up and Away Hot Air Ballooning in Provence April 18, 2019Hot Air Ballooning in Provence A couple months ago we were invited on a hot air balloon ride with AeroProvence. I think Tom, the owner, felt obligated with my enthusiastic likes and comments on all his Instagram posts of fields and fields of lavender. Experiencing a ride in a hot air balloon has always been …Continue Reading