Explore · Jane Dunning · Locals Travel Tips Looking for Lavender in the Luberon Valley February 26, 2020Lavender Fields Forever Many of us would love to spend days in Provence, luxuriating amidst fields of this alluring purple flower. This article is all about ‘lavande rapide’ – how to see lavender in Provence when you don’t have much time or have a long list of things you want to see. Probably the best …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
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore Travel Planning your Stay in the Luberon Village of Lourmarin June 14, 2017I am often asked if I could help plan a stay in Lourmarin, so voilà! This itinerary would work from any of the nearby Luberon villages. I’ve planned it around my favourite market days, listed below. But don’t rush around too much. Allow yourself to simply ‘be’ ~ to enjoy just being there, immersing yourself …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Explore Rustrel, a Charming Village for Your Luberon Itinerary March 7, 2024Famous for its perched medieval villages, Provencal markets, and vineyards, the Luberon Valley is a popular destination for visitors. The hilltop towns of Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, Ménerbes and Roussillon are some of the beautiful stops on most itineraries. However, some villages receive less “foot traffic” but are well worth the detour, and Rustrel is one …Continue Reading