Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Why Walking in the Luberon is a Great Way to Explore Provence September 19, 2023The Luberon is a great area to explore on foot. There is a wonderful network of well-marked hiking trails, with many of the villages having their own circular walks too. While, in the height of summer, it can be too hot to really walk any distance, and many of the forests and hills are closed …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Luberon Biking Routes Cycling the Veloroute to Cucuron July 22, 2019It’s been a long time since I last posted about a cycle ride in the area, that’s not because we haven’t been cycling, in fact, the opposite is true. This area is so good for cycling, and even though we thought we had been along most of the main routes, we continue to find new …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Beyond the end of the Veloroute 1 to Cereste July 7, 2016Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: The Véloroute du Calavon is a great off-road cycle path that runs the length of the petit-Luberon from near Cavaillon to beyond Apt. Built on the bed of an old railway track it offers a well-maintained, vehicle-free, flat route through some of the most picturesque scenery in the area. …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore Banon the Prettiest Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Village of Them All? October 25, 2017At the top of Banon, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, there is the prettiest group of houses all bedecked with flowers, whose colours change depending on the season. This is absolutely one of the most photogenic spots if you are looking for charm. Additionally, as you continue to walk up on the far left side …Continue Reading