Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit A Colourful Circular Winter Walk In Provence February 13, 2017I’ve mentioned before that Winter is a great time to visit Provence – of course, it can be frigid, thanks to the clear night skies and subsequent frosts, but the days can be stunning with bright blue skies, little or no breeze and the fantastic light that cheers you up in the depth of winter. …Continue Reading
Explore Springtime in the Vaucluse March 30, 2017Here is a useful link for ideas of outings in the Vaucluse. It covers vineyards, bike-hire and cycle routes, antiques fairs and also has details of discounts and promotions for accommodation.…Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh Purple Turns Provence – Where to see Lavender Fields in the Vaucluse. July 10, 2018It’s this time of year that Provence turns purple when the Lavender fields start to explode with colour and the air fills with scent as the flowerheads gently brush against each other in the breeze. The air above them seems to shimmer with the colour and the constant buzz of bees and insects is a backdrop …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities La Ferme Chapouton in Grignan and Many Reasons to Visit July 28, 2020Lunch at La Ferme Chapouton We have made several visits to the village of Grignan in the Drôme Provençale, an area that falls between the Rhône River and the Alps north of the Vaucluse. A few weeks ago with friends Steve and Mary, we decided to go to Grignan, to try a new restaurant that was …Continue Reading
