Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Venasque One of the Most Beautiful Villages in the Vaucluse September 11, 2023We often take day trips away from our home in Sablet (book your stay here) to explore the Vaucluse and surrounding Departments. We probably go most often to the hilltop villages of the Luberon, including Venasque, which is what we did a few weeks ago. Venasque is a pretty small village that clings to a …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore Provence, where the pleasures of life abound July 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: What is it that consistently draws people to Provence and to the Luberon in particular, that special ‘je ne sais quoi’ which make this region so utterly captivating? Aside from its natural beauty, perhaps its enduring appeal is, that it remains one of the few places whose charms have …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Find Out Why You Should Spend a Sunday in Toulon June 21, 2017Sunday is an ideal time to visit Toulon as the traffic is lighter, it’s easier to park, and the market is in full swing. It’s a good market, with the top part being North African stalls, leading down to the fruit and veg section and ending in clothes near the harbour. Visit this port city …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Why Cucuron is a Provencal Village in the Luberon Worth Visiting January 22, 2025Cucuron is a delightful southern Luberon village just a ten-minute drive from Lourmarin. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and olive groves, beloved for its charm and central ‘bassin, ‘Cucuron has become a favourite of movie makers. Several well-presented information boards share old photos and some of the local history throughout the village. We’ve enjoyed reading the …Continue Reading