Explore · Our House in Provence Enjoying the Lavender fields in Vaucluse and nearby Drôme Provençale July 13, 2017It’s a toss-up between coquelicots (red poppies) and lavender, but probably no other scent or sight says Provence better than the pungent aroma of a purple field of lavender growing in mounded rows under a brilliant blue summer sky. We were lucky that it was the lavender season when we were in Sablet last summer …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Looking for Olive Oil and Santons Near Sablet December 22, 2020Shopping near Sablet We have been travelling to Sablet several times a year for the past 11 years. You would think that by now, there would not be anything new left for us to discover. However, that is not the case. It seems that we find someplace new every time we are in Sablet. Our …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Road Trips South of France Things to See and Do When You Visit Nîmes, the Rome of France August 2, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: As I have shared before, we try to find opportunities to hook up with our cousins who live near Montpellier in someplace mutually convenient for them and us. So one Saturday, a few months back, neighbors Bob, Darlene, Ed and Gwen in tow, we headed to visit Nîmes meet up with …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore Autumn in Provence November 11, 2016Just the mention of Provence conjures up images of lavender and sunflowers. Beautiful indeed! But what about the autumn? Is there more to enjoy than just the lavender? Autumn in Provence has an intoxication all of its own. With the crowds have left and the temperatures slightly cooler. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards for Cheryl’s photos …Continue Reading