Vaison-la-Romaine a Tale of Two Towns

You are probably not aware but this past July, we had the pleasure of a visit from daughter Tricia, her husband Alvin and two of our wonderful grandchildren; Avery and Caedon. We have talked and planned for this visit for a long time. We knew that we had to plan things to keep the little ones entertained.

…Continue reading here for suggestions for a visit to Vaison-la-Romaine including the castle of the Counts of Toulouse and the Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-de-l’Assomption. Michel shares some beautiful photos of their visit to this interesting village in the Vaucluse.

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Rent our village house in the middle of Sablet, within walking distance of boulangerie, cafe, butcher, tabac (news store), grocery store, pharmacy and medical offices. Three (3) bedroom house with three (3) bathrooms which include showers and toilets. Large, well-furnished kitchen with a sitting area with wood burning fireplace and adjoining terrace. The master bedroom has an adjoining terrace. House is air-conditioned and heated by electricity. Sablet is a wine village known for its Côte du Rhone wines. Although as charming as the “touristy” villages as a working wine town, shops and other services are open year-round.

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Michel and Shirley

Michel and Shirley, live in wine country, in Windsor, California. They have a full family with two beautiful daughters and five amazing grandchildren. Michel's day job is as CEO of Chancellor Health Care, a company which provides housing and services to older adults.

Previously a co-owner of a popular French bistro called Bistro des Copains located in Western Sonoma County California. The Bistro was closed in early 2015, after nine years!

In 2008, after searching for years and visiting many houses they bought a 17th century stone village house in the medieval village of Sablet which is in the Vaucluse region of Provence France.

Please read about the Sablet House (available for rent) and follow their blog Our House in Provence.