Journal

Over our fifteen seasons the majority of our guests arrive either by car having driven from home wherever that may be in mainland Europe or the UK, by TGV ( Aix or Avignon) and then hiring a car or by flying into one of the many nearby airports (Marseilles, Nice,...

Discover les Mines de Bruoux in Gargas. Impressive colorful cliffs and gigantic labyrinth of tunnels create a unique and mysterious setting, where human labor combines with the scenic beauty of the Provençal landscape. Accompanied by a guide, enter these old ocher...

26th July 2023 The village of Goult is very quaint and charming to wander round, it also has excellent dining options with three restaurants offering 'fine dining' namely la Terrace, la Carillon and la Bartavelle all of which are excellent, for pasta lovers you have...

15 July 2023 The lavender is in full bloom, in fact many fields are now being cut, earlier than it was a few years ago due to the heat and dry weather but there are still opportunities to catch some spectacular fields.

Its July, its hot and its lavender season and every where you look you will see fields of lavender, the aroma and the sound of bees and secades. Its a beautiful site. Book your stay now for next year.

2nd July 2023 The restaurant La Bartavelle has been a long standing favourite in Goult and is increasingly hard to get into. We booked a few weeks ago and enjoyed a lovely meal there last night sitting in the courtyard just off the street so we could watch life go...

27th June 2023 - Tuesday morning is market day and the stalls are set up early for the expected crowds although thankfully the Saint Saturnin Les Apt market is less crowded than neighbouring Gordes or Roussillon. It’s also a very social affair with the cafes and bars...

Saturday 24th June 2023 After much needed rain in late May and early June summer is finally here, it’s changeover day with new guests (cyclists) arriving in our bed & breakfast and returning guests from Scotland in Les Oliviers. Book now for 2024

21st June 2023 A short ride this morning took us to Roussillon, Goult ,Lacoste ( ideal coffee stop) and Bonnieux, the lavender is definitely coming into colour at the lower levels

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