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David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Stay Fit

Hiking the Perreal

October 21, 2015

The Perreal hill is on the west side of Saint Saturnin Les Apt and the walk gives spectacular views in all directions. From our house, we walk the 800 metres to the village and then continue straight across opposite the bar du Platane. At the end of the road, turn right and traverse across towards

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David & Karen Taylor · Explore

A Day in Marseille

October 2, 2015

Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Marseille is a must do day out whilst staying in Provence. Its about 90 minutes drive from Saint Saturnin Les Apt, parking is easy and reasonably charged. The Petit Train is a great way to see the highlights. The Vieux Port is a big draw with its busy harbour

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Rustrel is a Luberon Village Where You Want to Spend a Week

January 12, 2024

Surprisingly, Rustrel remains under the radar for many visitors to the Luberon Valley. This village is just a few minutes from Apt, the largest town in the area. Yet retains an old-world Provencal charm. If someone had a week in Rustrel, what would you suggest filling the days? We asked the owner of Au Coin

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Markets in Provence Cote d’Azur a List for Travel Planning

November 21, 2023

Welcome to our list of the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. This article is a reference directory by day of the week to better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible. However,

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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

5 Favourite Luberon Restaurants in Provence with a View

July 4, 2023

Provence’s Luberon Valley is one of the most beautiful spots in France. It is chock-full of restaurants serving excellent food, and I love the ones where my wife and I can enjoy a nice view along with our meals. Here are five of our favourite restaurants; booking in advance is highly recommended. Café de France,

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Guide to the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur

June 28, 2023

This is a reference guide, a list of the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur, and additional travel tips. Below is a regional directory for daily markets by department (Alpes Maritimes, Bouches du Rhône, Luberon, Vaucluse, and Var) within Provence. We will add details for Alpes de Haute Provence shortly. While it would be

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

6 Top Picks Eating and Drinking in the Rhone Valley

March 29, 2023

Located in Provence’s wine country, Fontaine des Magnarelles is a delightful Bed and Breakfast (B&B). The 18th-century Provençal country house, constructed with traditional stone, has five spacious guest bedrooms. In addition, there is a communal space with room for sharing meals, playing board games, and planning excursions. Each morning guests enjoy a generous breakfast spread

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