Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Explore Provence Verdon for Intense Nature, Vines, and Villages July 12, 2023The family reunion began in Paris, with ten (10) of us gathering for two nights. It was an intense program as the kids wanted to visit all the sights from Sacré Coeur to the Eiffel Tower and points in between. After three nights in the “City of Lights,” we took the TGV south to Avignon …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Visiting Grignan a Beautiful Villages for Lunch in the Drome May 13, 2022We often visit Grignan in the Drome Provencale, an area that falls between the Rhone River and the Alps north of the Vaucluse. Since we were last there in the summer of 2019, Grignan was added to the Plus Beaux Villages de France. And, there is little wonder why. Rising like an island from the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Provence Getaway Gorges du Verdon and Beyond January 20, 2016After several centuries, cascades of turquoise water carved a 20km limestone canyon known as the Gorges du Verdon, which became part of the protected Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon in 1997. The Verdon River flows 166km from its source in the Alps to Lac St Croix engraving the sheer rock walls of this gorge – …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Where to Stay in the Luberon? 10 Villages in Provence Worth Visiting October 13, 2025If you love picturesque villages, stunning scenery, and authentic French charm, visiting the Luberon Valley should be at the top of your travel list. This region of Provence is famous for its hilltop towns. They were initially built for defence, but today they are perfect for exploring and taking postcard-worthy photos. Each village is unique. …Continue Reading
