Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore Autumn in Provence November 11, 2016Just the mention of Provence conjures up images of lavender and sunflowers. Beautiful indeed! But what about the autumn? Is there more to enjoy than just the lavender? Autumn in Provence has an intoxication all of its own. With the crowds have left and the temperatures slightly cooler. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards for Cheryl’s photos …Continue Reading
Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Sightseeing with children – visiting hill villages May 21, 2015According to Phoebe Thomas, family travel is entirely possible in Provence, even young boys can be interested in cultural visits. We have always been sightseeing with our children ever since day one and have never pandered to the idea that you can’t visit cultural/historical sights with young kids. Our boys are now 14 and 8 …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Stay Fit A Grueling Ride up Mont Ventoux or Relaxing at a Spa? April 25, 2016Though my husband and I enjoy spending our time together in meandering villages while in Provence, he feels a constant tug at his heartstrings luring him away toward something else. Being a cyclist and being in France, a cyclist’s dream, he is constantly enticed by the sight of Mont Ventoux towering in the distance beckoning …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Climb to the Ruins of Fort Buoux in the Luberon January 17, 2019Visit the Fort Buoux Ruins Fort Buoux, in the Luberon, is an ancient site that is definitely worth a visit. Lesser known than some of the main attractions of the Luberon, you’ll find yourself on a winding road at this time of year (fall/winter) in the fog that feels a little like the middle of …Continue Reading