Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit · Villages Towns and Cities Stepping back in time in the Village of Simiane La Rotonde November 9, 2017Over the summer one of our favourite cycle rides took us to the delightful boulangerie at Simiane-La-Rotonde, just across the border from us towards Banon in the neighbouring Department of Alpes de Haute Provence. The boulangerie itself is worth the hour-long uphill cycle, but it’s not the only attraction as the village itself is worth …Continue Reading
Christine van der Linden · Explore · Hans Zeegers · Villages Towns and Cities Adventures in Gréolières: A travel experience by Hans and Christine February 6, 2025The journey begins: from coast to village A winding road leads us from the sunny French Riviera coast to the Alpes Maritimes village of Gréolières, which has existed since 1033. Gréolières comes from the old French word “greolier,” meaning “crow.” We start our adventures in Gréolières at 850 meters, and we are greeted by a …Continue Reading
Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Some of the Plus Beaux Villages de France February 23, 2021France is full of enchanting villages, and among the approximately 30,000 communes, there are undoubtedly thousands of beautiful ones. However, officially there are exactly 159 Plus Beaux Villages de France – 159 most beautiful villages of all. But how can there be such a precise figure? Easy! This is not a subjective opinion; it’s the …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Joucas—My Favorite Village of the Luberon June 1, 2016Just the name Joucas alone is pretty. There is something about this village, some je ne sais quoi, that just makes it mine. I could imagine myself living here. It’s quiet, peaceful, scenic, charming, and pretty. Yet, it’s not far from the shops and restaurants in Gordes, Goult, and Roussillon. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards to …Continue Reading
