Caroline Longstaffe · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Lourmarin Shopping for Provencal Linens March 12, 2019By Caroline Longstaffe: Shopping in Lourmarin As we’ve spent increasing amounts of time in Lourmarin we’ve come to know more of the people in the village, all of whom have been warm and welcoming. Like us, many of them are not originally from the area but similarly captivated by its’ enchantment have chosen to make it their …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Long Weekends and Short Breaks in Provence March 26, 2019Provencal Getaway With long weekends on the horizon, why not plan a short break in Provence? Gather some friends or family and head south for some warm weather, blue skies, gourmet food and sightseeing. Touring Ideas in Provence Late June through August, Provence treats her visitors to flowering lavender and sunflower fields. However, it’s during …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence Roussillon the Most Colorful Village in the Luberon June 30, 2017Contributor blog post by Michel: I don’t think we’ve ever gone to Provence without going to Roussillon a village in the Luberon about 35 miles southeast of Sablet, and we certainly were going to make sure neighbors Bob, Darlene, Ed and Gwen got there. We love the colorful houses in Roussillon, tinted by ocher that used …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities A Planning Guide for Your Next Visit to Marseille February 19, 2019Marseille has been working hard to get itself on the tourist ‘must-see’ list, and the Tourist Office now offers many organized visits to different parts of this vibrant city. Apart from the obvious sites, visitors can opt for food-tasting tours, street art walks, lunch on a cruise ship, or behind the scenes at the Marseille …Continue Reading