Oppede Le Vieux

Oppède-le-Vieux Perched in History in the Luberon

April 15, 2020

Luberon Villages A sleepy village that is stunning and peaceful and ranks high on the charm factor, Oppède-le-Vieux makes me return again and again. It tears my heartstrings to say goodbye to it at the end of our yearly trips, knowing I won’t lay eyes on it for a year. Yet, I never can get …

Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Le Petit Café in Oppède-le-Vieux Takes the Cake

November 13, 2017

There’s no doubt that the food in Provence is amazing. So each year, we like to award a restaurant for the best food of the trip. We have our favorites—Le Fournil in Bonnieux, les Remparts in Venasque, la Bergerie in Maubec, and la Terrasse in Joucas. But this year, le Petit Café wins for the …

Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Le Petit Café in the Majestic Oppède-le-Vieux

January 10, 2017

Some things just don’t change. Don’t you love it when you return to a place and it feels like nothing has skipped a beat while you were gone? Like le Petit Café located in the breathtaking Oppède-le-Vieux. The same white dog sitting on a spool in the centre of it all. Read the Cobblestones and …

Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Oppède-le-Vieux Breathtaking Enchantment

August 2, 2016

Every visitor to the Vaucluse department of Provence must take the time to visit this raw, rugged, breathtaking jewel of the Luberon. Frozen in time, Oppède-le-Vieux enchants its visitors with its majestic position clinging to the side of the Luberon. For more on Cheryl’s visit to this hilltop town in the Luberon. The townsite has been …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Provence Local’s Tips by Chef Giuseppina Mabilia

July 29, 2016

Italian by birth, Giuseppina Mabilia first visited Provence in 2004, and now she calls the Luberon village of Goult home. The years in between have allowed Giuseppina to establish herself as a private chef in the region, and more recently launch her cooking school Venise en Provence. Although the geographic distance between the Veneto region (near …

Explore · Julie Whitmarsh

O is for Oppede Le Vieux

January 12, 2016

Some time ago, someone posed the question on Twitter’ What are your favourite three hilltop villages in Provence?’ Of course, there are many to choose from. Each has its own merits, whether Gordes with its beautiful Chateau, narrow streets and incredible views, Lacoste with its annual concerts and stunning sculptures or the sleepy and beautiful …

Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

A day in the Luberon: after Oppedes to Menerbes

January 9, 2015

Philippe Goninet shares: Driving from Oppede, Menerbes is clearly signposted and is located about 10 minute drive. Roads are narrow and bendy but usually not much traffic. One of the perfect scenic road where to stop and shoot the perfect pictures of true Provence. Read the original post here.…

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Seaside 2-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche

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Mas le Jas is a beautifully appointed Provençal farmhouse with two (2) comfortable bed and breakfast guest rooms. The Mas (farmhouse) is just a few minutes from the centre of Cavaillon.

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Provencal Market Basket

My French Country Home sourced this classic French market basket. This basket is great for shopping, picnics or days at the beach. Made from palm fibre with leather straps, you can even use it as a handbag!

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These large tote bags come in a range of Provencal fabrics. Whether you choose lavender, wild flowers or one of the other two patterns these sturdy bags are light yet strong enough to carry all the necessary accessories and even a laptop. The bags are made with printed and quilted fabric and have solid handles.

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Featuring 20 recipes from the South of France for winter weather along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. These multi-course menus are a celebration of Provence and its seasonal ingredients. We encourage you to try these dishes, create your own menus, and enjoy your culinary creations this winter.

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Oppede Le Vieux

Oppède-le-Vieux Perched in History in the Luberon

Le Petit Café in Oppède-le-Vieux Takes the Cake

Le Petit Café in the Majestic Oppède-le-Vieux

Oppède-le-Vieux Breathtaking Enchantment

Provence Local’s Tips by Chef Giuseppina Mabilia

O is for Oppede Le Vieux

A day in the Luberon: after Oppedes to Menerbes

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