Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Luberon Villages Why Visit Beautiful Gordes? May 5, 2020Every time we come to our home in Sablet, in the Provence region of France, we head toward the Luberon mountain to visit one or more of the small hilltop villages in that area. Many times, Gordes is one of the villages we visit, especially if we are touring first-time visitors around Provence. Beautiful Luberon Villages …Continue Reading
Explore · Road Trips South of France 13 of the best hill villages near Nice November 6, 2015The Alpes-Maritimes department in south-east France, including the world-famous Côte d’Azur, is home to several hundred medieval hill villages, fortified towns and ruined iron age camps and many are close to Nice. The “villages perchés” vary from little more than a pile of ruins to perfectly renovated sophisticated small towns…Continue reading here to find out …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Where to Stay in the Luberon? 10 Villages in Provence Worth Visiting October 13, 2025If you love picturesque villages, stunning scenery, and authentic French charm, visiting the Luberon Valley should be at the top of your travel list. This region of Provence is famous for its hilltop towns. They were initially built for defence, but today they are perfect for exploring and taking postcard-worthy photos. Each village is unique. …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Where to Eat in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer? Olala Cafe July 27, 2022A walk along the promenade at Les Lecques, around the little port and out to sea along the jetty has always been a family favourite, but I’ve always struggled to find a vegetarian lunch after our walk. It’s a typical French seaside resort with all the menu choices the locals obviously enjoy. Paninis/pizza slices have …Continue Reading