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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Le Petit Palais d’Aglaé Gordes New Boutique Hotel

August 17, 2016
Cantilevered to a Luberon hillside are the striking remains of an ancient oppidum and its defensive dry-stone walls; Gordes can rightly boast about its ranking among les Plus Beaux Villages de France. However, at the height of Provence’s tourist season this town, with its single thoroughfare, becomes a ghastly traffic jam, which can easily eclipse
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Luberon Luxury at la Bastide de Gordes

September 14, 2015
How do you test a hotel’s 5-star rating? Forget about checking for dust on picture frames — deliver a thunderstorm in the middle of a meal service. L’Orangerie’s terrace was brimming with lunchtime customers enjoying their market-fresh plats du jour and local rosés when the typically far-reaching view of the Luberon vanished behind a curtain of rain.
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Cheers to Wine Tasting and Experiences in Provence with Winedering

October 22, 2025
Wine and the South of France are intertwined. Since the Greeks arrived on the shores of what is now the French Riviera and Côte Bleue, grapes have grown in this remarkable terroir. After the area transitioned to Roman rule, regional agriculture continued to evolve, and trade expanded out of Massalia (today’s Marseille). Today, Provencal rosés,
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Where to Stay in the Luberon? 10 Villages in Provence Worth Visiting

October 13, 2025
If you love picturesque villages, stunning scenery, and authentic French charm, visiting the Luberon Valley should be at the top of your travel list. This region of Provence is famous for its hilltop towns. They were initially built for defence, but today they are perfect for exploring and taking postcard-worthy photos. Each village is unique.
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