If you’re thinking about planning a holiday to Provence, deciding on the best place to stay to explore the greater region can be a difficult choice. Aix-en-Provence is a great option in this respect as it’s centrally located for many of the regions’ key attractions, and it’s…
The villages of the Luberon valley are some of the most spectacular in Provence, and indeed France! They’ve hosted artists and celebrities throughout the years. They continue to attract visitors year-round. And they are home to an immense and varied history. And yet, wandering through…
The Provence region of France is one of the most beautiful and culturally intriguing places in the world. It’s also incredibly diverse. From the rich red canyons of the ochre mines to the aqua blue water running through the Verdon Gorge, it’s spectacular whichever way…
Oh, Provence. This sun-soaked corner of France has lured visitors for centuries with its unique and captivating charm. I mean, who wouldn’t be seduced by strolling through fields of fragrant lavender, taking in the stunning natural vistas, exploring crumbling châteaux and walking in the footsteps of illustrious artists? Provence…
Flowering fields of lavender are an image synonymous with Provence. But the bucolic scenes created by neatly plotted rows of purple are only a by-product of the true industry surrounding lavender. Blue gold – as it was once known – grows in the highest mountainous…
Towering above the Mediterranean coast of France are les Calanques de Cassis. These three calanques are the deepest, and arguably the most impressive of the Calanques National Park. And yet access is surprisingly easy, even with kids in tow! Walking the Cassis Calanques can take…
