Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Le Barroux Village in the Vaucluse and Family Connections November 24, 2021Who doesn’t love a good family mystery? My father Daniel Augsburger was born in Switzerland. His mother was French and at a young age, the family moved to the South of France. He came to the United States in 1939, just prior to World War II for college and to pursue graduate degrees at the …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Plan Your Visit to Sault on Market Day August 30, 2018The pretty town of Sault sits on a rocky outcrop to the southeast of Mont Ventoux and is at the heart of local lavender production. It sits above the valley that takes its name, and the shaded Promenade opposite the Tourist Office on the road towards Aurel offers incredible views across the Southern flank of …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Provençal Villages: Céreste Reasons to Visit and Stay Awhile June 13, 2025Céreste is an authentic, unspoilt, and charming Provençal village. It is immersed in lavender country, steeped in history, and sits on the foothills of the Grand Luberon. While the region has many fascinating villages, we asked the owner of Mas de Grivet, a beautiful holiday rental home, what makes Céreste unique. The answers below should …Continue Reading
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
