Mont Ventoux

Mont Ventoux

The iconic mountain beckons all cyclists, the giant of Provence stands 1909 metres, today as I rode up I met a gentleman celebrating his 70th birthday and telling me it was on his bucket list! Below looking at Ventoux from Flassan which is a good place to park for the...
Le Fournil

Le Fournil

We enjoyed a superb meal in Bonnieux this week. Guy & Jean Christophe have been there for 22 years so have quite a reputation. Three courses with an amuse bouche is 49€ and the extensive wine list includes pichet, Luberon and wines from throughout France at...
Return of the sun

Return of the sun

After exceptional rainfall, thunderstorms and cloud in recent weeks our guests will be happy to wake up to blue skies and warm sunshine today
La Bartavelle, Goult

La Bartavelle, Goult

We enjoyed another fine meal here on Monday. The menu gives a choice of three starters one of which includes local seasonal asparagus Three main courses include a fish choice ( wild Turbot) , Beef or Rabbit which I had , and it was superb, pictured below. Desserts...
Do you like walking/hiking?

Do you like walking/hiking?

Saint Saturnin Les Apt is the perfect destination if your a keen walker. We have a guide book available with 20 walks from the village ranging in distance from 5 to 20k and therefore for all levels of fitness. Today a short walk, not included in the guide but none the...
Another great ride

Another great ride

This simple circuit of 63k takes in the nearby village of Villars, followed by a climb from abt 250 metres to 1100 metres to Lagarde d’Apt ,then passing the Lavender fields heading to Sault with views of Mont Ventoux before heading back via Javon to...