Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Roussillon, a Village Not to Miss in Provence July 30, 2025We usually suggest that visitors include a trip to the vibrant, red-ocher-colored town of Roussillon. It is one of five villages nestled in the Luberon hills and classified as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most beautiful villages of France). Roussillon is one of our favourite villages in Provence, just one hour …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Near Mont Ventoux 4 Villages You Should Visit March 13, 2023Mont Ventoux soars from the Provencal orchards and vineyards to its stark limestone summit at 1909 metres (6,263 ft). In the winter, the top of Mont Ventoux can have snow, and then a tiny ski hill operates. The stark white limestone peak is visible all year from a fair distance on a clear day. Mont …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Montbrun Les Bains it’s Spa Time in Provence January 30, 2020Relaxing in Provence Sometimes it takes me a while to get round to doing something and this week I finally decided I would go and try out the Spa at Montbrun Les Bains. I say finally as our lovely neighbour had mentioned it to me three (3) years ago, just after we bought the house, …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Why Cucuron is a Provencal Village in the Luberon Worth Visiting January 22, 2025Cucuron is a delightful southern Luberon village just a ten-minute drive from Lourmarin. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and olive groves, beloved for its charm and central ‘bassin, ‘Cucuron has become a favourite of movie makers. Several well-presented information boards share old photos and some of the local history throughout the village. We’ve enjoyed reading the …Continue Reading
