Explore · Our House in Provence A Day in Cassis with Friends and Lunch at Chez Gilbert Restaurant June 7, 2017Cassis is a picturesque town a little over 1 and 1/2 hours from Sablet, tucked into a curve along the Mediterranean Sea between the calanques (little coastal fjords with tall cliffs), about 20 km east of Marseille. It’s a fishing port on a steep hillside with vineyards and pastel-coloured houses that tumble down to a …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit Gourdon a Lovely Village in the Alpes-Maritimes February 10, 2025The medieval village of Gourdon offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur and the Loup Valley. This quaint village in the Alpes-Maritimes region of Provence is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. Recognized as one of “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), Gourdon’s winding cobbled …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Taste Vaison la Romaine Locals Tips for Your Visit April 14, 2015Local enough to hear the latest gossip makes you a local in Provence Sharon de Rham (tour guide and expat) says she gets the heads up from her friend at the tourist office when there are movie stars staying in the “neighbourhood.” After nearly ten years in Vaison la Romaine, Sharon considers herself local enough …Continue Reading
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities Hilltop Villages to See the Côte d’Azur Hinterlands October 13, 2020When most people think of the Côte d’Azur, they think of glamorous spots like Cannes, Antibes, and Nice—beautiful cities, all of them. But this glorious corner of France is also home to charming inland villages that are well worth a visit. Let’s look at a few. Gourdon, The Eagle’s Nest Clinging to the top of …Continue Reading