10 French Places You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit

French places often conjure images of the Eiffel Tower, lavender fields in Provence, or the sparkling shores of the French Riviera. But France has so much more to ... Read more!

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In France This Christmas? Don’t Miss These 10 Fairytale Spots!

Will you be visiting France this Christmas? Oh, it’s something special. You’ll love visiting each new locality, from sparkling city streets to cosy villages glowing with festive lights. ... Read more!

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Apt Cathedral: Where Miracles, Monarchs, and Mystery Meet

It’s rare to find a cathedral dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of Mary, which makes the Apt Cathedral, known as Cathédrale Sainte-Anne, truly unique. Most cathedrals are ... Read more!

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Apt in Provence: Discover the Capital of the Luberon

I’ve driven through Apt many times on my way to other destinations, always passing it by without a second thought. But during our last trip to Provence, I ... Read more!

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Simiane-la-Rotonde: Discover a Spectacular Site in Provence

During our last stay in Provence, I stumbled upon a hidden gem that left a lasting impression on me: Simiane-la-Rotonde. Nestled in the Vaucluse Mountains, this charming village ... Read more!

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Back to School in France: A Deep Dive into La Rentrée des Classes

As a child, I always felt that summer was too short—Back to school in France meant that after two months of freedom, the end of August signalled one ... Read more!

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Viens: Discover a Little-Known Medieval Village in Provence

During our last stay in Provence, we stumbled upon a hidden gem that we had never heard of before: the charming village of Viens. Tucked away in the ... Read more!

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Robion Guided Walk: A Tour of a Hidden Provençal Village

Welcome to the 'Robion 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 this ... Read more!

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Lagnes: Discover a Historic Village in Provence

In the autumn of 2023, we finally had the opportunity to visit the picturesque village of Lagnes, a place we had often heard about and seen in tourist ... Read more!

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Auribeau Guided Walk: A Tour of a Mountain Provençal Village

Welcome to the 'Auribeau 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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Discover Robion: The Hidden Village in a Popular Destination

We had never visited the old village of Robion until the autumn of 2023. Like many visitors, tourists, and even locals, we had often driven through Robion for ... Read more!

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Taillades Guided Walk: A Tour of a Surprising Provençal Village

Welcome to the 'Taillades 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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Saignon Guided Walk: A Tour of a Hilltop Provençal Village

Welcome to the 'Saignon 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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Buoux: Discover a Stunning Little Village in Provence

Before our last stay in Provence, I had never heard of Buoux. This small village, perched at 470 meters above sea level amidst the stunning cliffs of the ... Read more!

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Oppedette: Discover the Village’s Gorges in Provence

I must confess, until our last stay in Provence, I had never heard of Oppedette. Tucked away in the heart of Haute-Provence, this tiny village had completely escaped ... Read more!

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Rustrel Guided Walk: A Tour of a Tranquil Provençal Village

Welcome to the 'Rustrel 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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Saint-Saturnin Guided Walk: A Tour of a History Village in Provence

Welcome to the 'Saignon 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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Auribeau: Discover a Mountain Village in Provence

During our last stay in Provence, my daughter Aimée and I stumbled upon a charming little village that we had never heard of before: Auribeau. Tucked away in ... Read more!

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Oppède Guided Walk: A Tour of a Ghost Village in Provence

Welcome to the 'Saignon 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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Taillades: Discover a Curious Village in the Quarries

I have a confession to make: until our last trip to Provence, I had never heard of Taillades. It was during a routine grocery run while browsing the ... Read more!

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