Vaison la Romaine

Better than a Money Tree – L’Arbre à Vins in Vaison-la-Romaine

April 8, 2016

Mathieu Schillinger hails from France’s Alsace region with its fabulous white wines. However, he tells me that it was only when he moved to England that he gained an appreciation for food and wine. An Epicurean paradox? In 2007, Mathieu and his wife returned to France to open a B&B in Carianne a village he …

French Cooking Classes · Taste

Cooking Classes at Cuisine de Provence

February 16, 2016

Barbara Schuerenberg says, “I always joke that I learned to cook out of self-defence as our mother was a terrible cook.” Clearly, she was successful in that pursuit as she enters into her sixth year of running her cooking school Cuisine de Provence in Vaison la Romaine. German-born Barbara’s journey to Provence a decade ago …

Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Repiquage des Poireaux d’Hiver

October 7, 2015

Winter leeks have a blue tinge to their leaves. These are being sold at Vaison la Romaine market on Tuesday mornings. For those of you who aren’t kicking yourselves for enthusiastically sowing hundreds of seeds when the first spring blossom appeared (the sprouting weeds somehow not reminding you of …Continue reading here Recipes with Leeks…

Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Provence History in Motion: let the stones talk while you walk

September 25, 2015

Almost anywhere in Provence a casual glance around oneself will reveal a proliferation of Roman ruins, medieval hilltop fortresses, Renaissance châteaux and Romanesque cathedrals, for this is a region steeped in history (not to mention myth, legend and folklore). Yet much of that history remains maddeningly elusive for the Anglo-Saxon visitor; often sites offer little …

Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Vaison-la-Romaine Day 1

August 7, 2015

By Krista Bender Well I should be passed out or hallucinating after having been awake AND in planes and airports for the last 25 hours…. But I am not :) I am so in awe of the beauty surrounding me I have to document this. I arrived in Provence today (France time Explore this Post …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Taste

Vaison la Romaine Locals Tips for Your Visit

April 14, 2015

Local enough to hear the latest gossip makes you a local in Provence Sharon de Rham (tour guide and expat) says she gets the heads up from her friend at the tourist office when there are movie stars staying in the “neighbourhood.” After nearly ten years in Vaison la Romaine, Sharon considers herself local enough …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Guided Holiday Tours

Sharon de Rham an Expat Living in Provence

March 12, 2015

Living in France was an evolution not a forgone conclusion, there was no straight-line from small-town America to small-town Provence. Sharon de Rham is an American with Swiss citizenship who calls Vaison-la-Romaine home.…

Newer Posts 1 2

B&B Near Avignon Rhône Wine Country

Fontaine des Magnarelles is a charming Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of Provence's famous southern Rhône Valley.

Vaucluse
Bed and Breakfast

VIEW THIS LISTING

Apt: One Bedroom Rental Apartments

The apartments have lounge and dining areas with fully equipped modern kitchens. The bedrooms are bright and airy with modern bathrooms.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

VIEW THIS LISTING

Rustrel: Luberon Village House Sleeps Six (6)

Au Coin des Amis is a village home with 3 luxurious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. and breathtaking views of the Luberon Valley.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Three Bedrooms

VIEW THIS LISTING

French Riviera 2-Bedroom Holiday Apartment

Chez Nous is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse apartment on a quiet pedestrian street known as Villefranche-sur-Mer's garden street.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

VIEW THIS LISTING

5-Bedroom Country House Near Apt

Chez Manon is a private countryside location that is large enough for family gatherings and a relaxing place to unwind and explore Provence.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Five Bedrooms

VIEW THIS LISTING

Provence Marketplace

Rose et Marius Candles

The Rose et Marius founder combines the natural scents of Provence and her childhood memories into fragrances that take you on an olfactory journey. Those fragrances form the base notes for exclusive perfumes which infuse the scented candles. Buy these refillable candles as gifts or for your home.

Buy Now

Maison Pichon Braided Ceramic Baskets

My French Country Home is showcasing Maison Pichon braided ceramic baskets. These decorative pottery stands are beautiful decorations but equally practical on your kitchen counter for fruit or other objects. Available in two colours, the Maison Pichon products are handmade in Uzes.

Buy Now

Beeswax Candles in a Traditional Pillar Shape

Handcrafted in Apis Cera's workshop in Provence, Ambroise is a 100% pure beeswax candle pillar produced in a custom mold. A cylindar-shaped candle gets it's name from Saint Ambrose (c. 340 – 397), the archbishop of Milan, who was the protector of beekeepers. Sold in a set of two (2) candles they burn for approximately 36 hours.

Buy Now

Table and Home Decor Collection in Jacquard Fabric

Fresh and bright, a lovely magnolia pattern adorns the jacquard weave fabric, a sturdy blend of cotton and polyester for durability. The collection includes a table cloth, table runner, placemats, and cushion covers.

Buy Now

Travel Journal – Côte d’Azur

A beautiful journal for your adventures on the Côte d’Azur. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolour prints on the cover and throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm, made with recycled paper.

Buy Now

Quilted Change Purse in Provencal Fabrics

A quilted coin purse for your shopping. This wallet bag is practical, beautiful, durable, and has a large capacity. The quilting is both sturdy and lightweight, allowing for everyday use without weighing down your bag. This size is suitable for coins, credit cards, bills, a small set of keys, and shopping cart tokens.

Buy Now

Herbes de Provence in Pretty Canisters

These dried herbs are from Esprit de Provence. Grown in France, the selection includes Herbes de Provence, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Garlic, Salt with Piment d'Espelette, and Salad Herbs. Buy the collection and make some Provençal recipes.

Buy Now

Small White Cotton Handbag for Summer

Make your summer style effortless with this Small White Handbag by Tampico Bags from France. Made with durable cotton with elegant leather trimmings, this compact tote is ideal for carrying your essentials while maintaining a sophisticated, minimalist look. Sourced by My French Country Home it comes with a dust bag for added convenience and care.

Buy Now

Cotton Tote Bag “Poésie”

A lightweight tote bag with a beautiful watercolour design printed on the front. Each L'AUGUSTE Provence tote bag is unique and entirely handmade.

Buy Now

Download Our Fall Menu Collection

Vaison la Romaine

Better than a Money Tree – L’Arbre à Vins in Vaison-la-Romaine

Cooking Classes at Cuisine de Provence

Repiquage des Poireaux d’Hiver

Provence History in Motion: let the stones talk while you walk

Vaison-la-Romaine Day 1

Vaison la Romaine Locals Tips for Your Visit

Sharon de Rham an Expat Living in Provence

About Perfectly Provence

Our Provence Marketplace

Explore Our Contributors