Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Visit the Charismatic Provencal Village of Bedoin April 18, 2017Bedoin is a village, in the Vaucluse, that grows on you. At first it may not appear to be as polished or refined as some of the other popular villages in the area. But give it a chance. Wander the streets and enjoy the atmosphere, the frenzy of excitement as cyclists come and go on …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Road Trips South of France A 3-day Taster Trip to the Vaucluse August 19, 2016Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Where do I start? This last week has been lovely – the house has been full (a great test of the temporary fabric walls & open plan bathroom!) Not only has my eldest son been visiting with his girlfriend, but also my mum, so all the rooms have been …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit A Vaucluse Cycle the Perfect Way to Awaken the Senses in Provence July 25, 2017Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Having arrived late on Monday night after a particularly stressful trip down I woke early yesterday and simply sat on the terrace like a lizard, being warmed by the sun, at the start of what was destined to be another stunning day. Yes there were things that needed to …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Provencal History & Traditions A War Memorial amongst the Lavender Fields in the Vaucluse January 26, 2018Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Back in the Summer we spent some time exploring the pretty village of Simiane-La-Rotonde, a few miles away from us in the neighbouring Department of Alpes de Haute Provence. Whilst we were there we noticed the names of five (5) English Airmen had been added to the local War Memorial …Continue Reading