Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Le Clos Saint Roch a Great Restaurant Discovery in Maussane June 14, 2018“Every Day My Cooking Has to be Great” Bon rapport qualité-prix. It means “good value for money” and it’s one of my favorite French expressions because…who doesn’t love a great value? So I was delighted to learn that Emmanuel Billaud, the chef at Le Clos Saint Roch in Maussane-les-Alpilles, was once awarded Best Rapport Qualité-Prix …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities Alpilles Escapade Car Rally Discovery of this Beautiful Part of Provence May 24, 2024A large group of friends were visiting us in Provence in September. Our dilemma was introducing the first-timers to the highlights of the Alpilles and keeping everyone else interested in discovering some (new to them) hidden gems of the region. After some back-and-forth, we created a car rally itinerary that required following clues, answering questions, …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Head to Villedieu a Vaucluse Village for a Provencal Lunch November 7, 2022As long-time readers of Our House in Provence blog know, one of our favourite villages besides Sablet is Villedieu. It’s a small village (population 505), built on a hill overlooking vineyards, olive grows and pine trees near the Eygues River on the border of the Drome Provencale. Villedieu is located about 7 1/2 miles northwest …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Art and History are Reasons to Visit Mougins Near the Côte d’Azur November 18, 2024When most people think of the South of France, their minds jump to the glamour of Cannes or the charm of Nice. But if you’re looking for a place where history, art, and stunning landscapes come together, the artful village of Mougins is the spot you don’t want to miss. Just a short drive from …Continue Reading