David & Karen Taylor · Explore Banon a Village to Visit in Provence November 8, 2016Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Take the D179 then D22 heading north easterly , stop for an ice cream in Simiane la Rotonde and take in the peace and tranquility of this small perched village before you arrive in Banon. Famous for its cheese (typically Goats cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves) and also the …Continue Reading
Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Discovering Charming Apt, France, from Roman History to Modern Day October 24, 2025Apt is famous for its Saturday market and candied fruit (fruit confit), but many visitors miss the town’s historical legacy and cultural charm. A stroll through this mid-sized Luberon town reveals treasures like a Roman-era wall, medieval towers, and beautiful Belle Époque buildings. Here are a few reasons to visit Apt and explore its must-see …Continue Reading
Explore · Modern Trobadors · Villages Towns and Cities Who’s the Face Behind “Lourmarin, Lourmarin”? October 12, 2016If you follow what’s happening in Lourmarin, the charming village at the southern base of the Luberon where the Manfull family has been hanging their hats for many years, you’ve no doubt seen something about “Lourmarin, Lourmarin.” Have you wondered what “Lourmarin, Lourmarin” is? Earlier this year, it started popping up on FaceBook and Instagram …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Looking for Olive Oil and Santons Near Sablet December 22, 2020Shopping near Sablet We have been travelling to Sablet several times a year for the past 11 years. You would think that by now, there would not be anything new left for us to discover. However, that is not the case. It seems that we find someplace new every time we are in Sablet. Our …Continue Reading