Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a tiny Provençal village in the Luberon region of Southern France. The region is known for being one of the most stunning and scenic parts of a country known for its beauty. The spectacular countryside abounds with vineyards and orchards and is well-known for it’s many picturesque hill-top villages. Continue reading The French Village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
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The French Village of Roussillon
Roussillon is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in France and a “must-sees” in the Luberon region of Southern France.
One December day, we set off from Avignon to visit this picturesque town. As soon as you arrive in the village of Roussillon, you will be charmed by its atmosphere. Not surprisingly, the houses of the village are painted like an artist’s pallet from the pigments of the old ochre quarry. A glory of red, yellow, orange and pink façades. Continue reading The French Village of Roussillon
The French Village of Gordes
Gordes is truly stunning town and one of the jewels of the Luberon region of Southern France. One can’t help but use the word citadel to describe the city of rock built on – perched on – this mountainside, keeping vigil on the fields and farms stretched out below us.
We set off from Avignon one chilly January morning to visit this magical town. Below is a photo essay of the lovely little village of Gordes. Continue reading The French Village of Gordes
The French Village of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is an enchanting village in the Luberon region of Southern France. Little bridges cross the river and canals. Ducks and the occasional swan doze on the banks. Water wheels are still seen throughout the city with quiet, mossy blades delicately tracing out time in the old city, relicts from silk and paper manufacturing ages ago. Continue reading The French Village of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Most Beautiful Villages in Provence
As we walk down the Rue de la République toward the Avignon Central Train station, the air is cool and crisp. We snuggle into our winter coats to keep warm. Christmas lights are strung over the road and as we pass several bakeries the smell is intoxicating. The early morning sky is lit with red and orange as we stand on the platform where we will catch the shuttle train to the TGV station on the outskirts of town, where our rental car waits. The ride from the central station to the TGV is quick – 10 minutes at most. Outside the front of the shining post-modern train station are several rental car companies. We’ve arranged a car with Europcar today – a cute little Renault Twingo.
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Snapshot Our of Life in Avignon
Avignon is one of the major cities of Provence, in Southern France. It is the main city in the very popular Vaucluse region and is set on banks of the Rhône river. The city is steeped in history, painted with brilliant light, and crowned with gorgeous, Provençal blue skies. Avignon is simply lovely. Continue reading Snapshot Our of Life in Avignon
Meandering Family: Beyond the Nest 