Explore · Our House in Provence · Road Trips South of France Return to Uzès, the first Duché of France March 4, 2016Contributor blog post by Michel: There are towns and villages we happily visit time and again which is good because our friends are getting to know the Vaucluse and surrounding area almost as well as we do. So it was an easy decision last fall to drive to Uzès; we love the town and Steve …Continue …Continue Reading
Explore · Tasha Powell · Villages Towns and Cities Arrive in St Tropez by Bateaux Verts Ferry for a Scenic Ride May 25, 2023Whether you arrive by car, yacht, helicopter or ferry, Saint Tropez is worth a visit! Park and Ride For a quick getaway to Saint Tropez, here’s an idea to avoid the frequent traffic jam between Saint Maxime and St Tropez. This is no exaggeration; the last 15-kilometre stretch into St Tropez can often take over …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore Cassis Seaside Town The Charm of a Bygone Era September 22, 2017“He who has seen Paris and not Cassis has seen nothing.”—Frédéric Mistral; Provençal writer and poet and 1904 Nobel Prize winner in literature. In just under two hours from our peaceful Vaucluse department in Provence, we arrive at the top of Cassis. Upon exiting our car and breathing in the fresh sea air, we realize …Continue Reading
Explore · Stay Fit A beach-a-week: la Pointe de l’Aiguille September 9, 2015Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: This is the next addition in her series on “A Beach a Week.” Enjoy the latest glimpse at the best of the Cote d’Azur. In case you’re not aware, I’ve been running a little summer series, writing about one local beach each week for the past month showcasing some …Continue Reading