Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg Grottos of Provence the Caves of Villecroze August 14, 2015Millions of years of seismic activity, tectonic plate movement and freeze-thaw cycles created the diverse geology of present-day Provence. The region is also known as the Bouches de Rhône where the Mediterranean shoreline runs the gambit of beaches, brackish wetlands and vertigo-inducing cliffs. Other natural phenomena in the area include the steep contours of the …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore Banon a Village to Visit in Provence November 8, 2016Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Take the D179 then D22 heading north easterly , stop for an ice cream in Simiane la Rotonde and take in the peace and tranquility of this small perched village before you arrive in Banon. Famous for its cheese (typically Goats cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves) and also the …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Don’t Miss the Ochre Cliffs of Roussillon in Provence January 22, 2019We rarely go to our home in Sablet without taking a day trip to Roussillon, a village in the Luberon about 35 miles southeast of Sablet. We never tire of seeing this colourful village, tinted by 17 different colours of ochre that were mined here; this makes Roussillon unique compared to other towns in the area. The Luberon …Continue Reading
Explore · Stay Fit A beach-a-week: la Pointe de l’Aiguille September 9, 2015Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: This is the next addition in her series on “A Beach a Week.” Enjoy the latest glimpse at the best of the Cote d’Azur. In case you’re not aware, I’ve been running a little summer series, writing about one local beach each week for the past month showcasing some …Continue Reading