Welcome to the 'Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Guided Walk', an enchanting chapter from our last journey through Provence! During a memorable 40-day stay in Bonnieux, our lovely home base, I explored ... Read more!
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Eygalières Revealed: Discover the Hilltop Village in the Alpilles
Nestled in the heart of Provence, Eygalières is a picturesque village that epitomises the quintessential charm of the French countryside. I drove through this Provençal village several times ... Read more!
Les Baux-de-Provence Guided Walk: Village and Castle Tour
Welcome to the 'Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Guided Walk', an enchanting chapter from our last journey through Provence! During a memorable 40-day stay in Bonnieux, our lovely home base, I explored ... Read more!
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Guided Walk: A Tour of the Country Town
Welcome to the 'Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Guided Walk', an enchanting chapter from our last journey through Provence! During a memorable 40-day stay in Bonnieux, our lovely home base, I explored ... Read more!
La Barben Zoo – A Fantastic Visit in the Heart of Provence
We have visited several zoos and animal parks, featuring them on our blog: the Paris Zoo, La Bourbansais Zoo in Brittany, and, most recently, Marwell Zoo in England. Last ... Read more!
My 50 most beautiful photos of Provence
As our time in Provence comes to an end after a delightful stay spanning over five weeks, anchored in the picturesque hilltop village of Bonnieux in the heart ... Read more!
The best sites to see around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Last August, we were in Provence, in the area around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, for a couple of days. The south of France is always a popular destination with a guaranteed ... Read more!
Montagne Sainte-Victoire: the iconic mountain of Aix
Montagne Sainte-Victoire is an iconic natural landmark in Provence, along with other famous peaks such as Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume. The “mountain of Aix” extends over 18 kilometres ... Read more!
Aix-en-Provence: Practical Info for Planning Your Visit
The din of cicadas, the southern French accent, a glass of Pastis at a table outside a café: this is Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most delightful towns. I ... Read more!
Aix-en-Provence Old Town: A Discovery Guide
Aix-en-Provence old town is enchanting: shady squares, elegant town-houses, lively open-air markets, … everything contributes towards making this Provençal town a memorable visit. Follow the guide! Where ... Read more!
Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence
Paris has its Champs-Élysées, Nice its Promenade des Anglais, Marseille its Canebière and Aix its Cours Mirabeau. This wide street is one of the busiest and most frequented ... Read more!
The Calissons of Aix: a Specialty Candy from Provence
The city of Aix-en-Provence and the delicious calissons have had a common destiny for several centuries. It is one of the emblematic delicacies of Provence and is one ... Read more!
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: France’s Second Most-Visited Region
The region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur comprises six départements in south-eastern France. Casually known as “PACA” or “Région Sud”, the region is bordered by Italy to the East and ... Read more!
Les Baux-de-Provence: Best Things to See
In the heart of the Alpilles, Les Baux-de-Provence is a picturesque emblem of medieval heritage and natural beauty. I have been to Les Baux several times and somehow ... Read more!
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: A Discovery Guide
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence lies in the beautiful countryside against the backdrop of the Alpilles range. Lush green fields with sturdy cypresses and poplars surround the delightful country town. In this ... Read more!
The Alpilles in Provence: A Discovery Guide
If you are looking for a postcard image of Provence, that of authentic Provençal atmosphere, then look no further than the Alpilles mountain range! The region boasts some ... Read more!
Calanques of Cassis, Provence
The Calanques of Cassis are a unique geological formation in Provence, usually comprised of limestone or granite; they are made up of deep, narrow valleys with sharp edges, ... Read more!
