Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Need 5 Reasons to visit Cotignac August 6, 2015Cotignac’s permanent population hovers around 2,300 people. The official count swells on a sunny Tuesday when throngs of visitors appraise market stalls on the main street — Cours Gambetta. A column of plane trees provide welcome shade to vendors watching their stands that are heaving with tempting melons from Cavaillon, fresh goat cheeses and intoxicating …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Provencal Charm 10 Villages to Visit in the Luberon Valley April 1, 2024Provence is known for its picturesque villages and stunning scenery, and the Luberon Valley has some of the most famous towns perched on hillsides, historically for defence purposes and provide lovely photos today. Below is our list of 10 villages that we considered must-sees in the Luberon Valley: Ansouis The village of Ansouis inside the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities A Quick Driving Tour of the Luberon Villages in Provence April 18, 2025We invited some friends to visit us in early September in Provence. When they agreed, we jumped into planning mode and created an itinerary that would interest first-timers and those who had previously visited. It’s challenging to plan a holiday agenda that balances the needs of an active group who want to see the region …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · Road Trips South of France French Riviera Weekend Wanderlust: Bargemon June 14, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Bargemon, located in the hinterland of the Var department was a pleasant weekend getaway for myself and my partner and a town that we will definitely return to as the area allowed a nice change of scenery away from the coast. Fortified in AD 950, Bargemon is a lovely …Continue Reading