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
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Oppède-le-Vieux Perched in History in the Luberon April 15, 2020Luberon Villages A sleepy village that is stunning and peaceful and ranks high on the charm factor, Oppède-le-Vieux makes me return again and again. It tears my heartstrings to say goodbye to it at the end of our yearly trips, knowing I won’t lay eyes on it for a year. Yet, I never can get …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Luberon Biking Routes Cycling the Veloroute to Cucuron July 22, 2019It’s been a long time since I last posted about a cycle ride in the area, that’s not because we haven’t been cycling, in fact, the opposite is true. This area is so good for cycling, and even though we thought we had been along most of the main routes, we continue to find new …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Provence’s Luberon is Great for Cycling in all the Seasons May 29, 2017What we’ve realised since we bought the house this time last year is that there is no really bad time to cycle in Provence. Yes Summer is hot, but speaking as a‘mad dog’ I’m very happy to go out in the mid-day sun and to be honest it gives us a great excuse for plenty …Continue Reading