Explore · Our House in Provence Gordes, a Beautiful Hillside Village in the Luberon January 26, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: Gordes is a beautiful village in the Luberon region about 1 hour southeast of our home in Sablet. The obviously strategic site where Gordes sits has been occupied since prehistoric times. The stone buildings were built against the base of the cliffs and spiral up around the rock to the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Road Trips South of France Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive April 14, 2025Flavourful Route des Saveurs et des Senteurs de Haute-Provence The Alpes de Haute Provence department is the road slightly less travelled but not undiscovered. With easy access to natural settings, this area is a getaway with activities for sporty types (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running and more). Many family-run operations produce high-quality lamb, …Continue Reading
Julie Whitmarsh · Local Food Producers · Taste A Must! The Chestnut Festival in Revest-du-Bion in Provence September 29, 2023Last year, we enjoyed a mild autumn in Provence, which is not always the case in the South of France. The pleasant temperatures meant we could get out cycling and for long walks. It also allowed us to visit some of our favourite brocantes and the semi-annual Antiques, Art, and You fair in L’Isle sur …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Les Baux de Provence Perched High in the Alpilles February 10, 2022Fortifications have long existed in the Alpilles because the cliffs and rocky outcroppings made for perfect defensive positions. Plus, the high places make it easy to spot signs of danger. Unfortunately, these fortifications were built of wood or earth for much of human history, so little or no trace remains today. But in the 10th …Continue Reading
