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If you are a keen cyclist and want to see some of the rides that you could do whilst here take a look at the link to my rides on Strava.
Covid 19
When we returned from our winter break we were recharged ready to take on the preperation of the garden and carry out our annual routine of maintenance to the properties in readiness for our first guests at the beginning of April. Little did we know what lay...
Le Mont Ventoux
Known as the Giant of Provence, standing at 1912 metres, Le Mont Ventoux is on the bucket list of many athletes and cyclists. The route from our house & gites takes you to the top via Sault. This is about 24 kilometres. Leaving home at 375 metres high you will...
Looking to treat yourselves?
We are always on the look out for restaurants that stand out with great food, service & ambience. Somewhere perhaps for a treat on a special occasion. L'Arôme in Bonnieux has it all. It's especially nice inside set into an old 'cave' with attractive decor and...
Our new team members Floyd & Cassie Aug 2019
Many of our regular guests will have met our cats Matisse, Splodge & Ginger. Sadly over the last three years each one past away after wonderful long lives here. After a short period with out cats we missed their presence so carefully embarked on finding suitable...
When it’s too hot to hike head to the forest August 2019
The Forêt des cèdres, above Bonnieux is the perfect place to gain shade in high summer. There are easy level walks with views to both sides of the Luberon. Take a picnic, parking is free. Looking North towards Mont Ventoux with Bonnieux to the right. Looking...
Pizza in the Colorado
At the Colorado Provençal, near Rustrel is the Pizzaria du Colorado, family run and always busy especially with locals who also use the bar, the inside is warm and cosy with lots of tables, outside is a vast terrace, great in summer and at...
two great discoveries………..
We were recommended to a restaurant, 'Auberge des carrières' in the small village of Les Taillades, 4 kilometres to the east of CavaillonBut before diving in for lunch we thought we should check out the tiny ancient village, once renowned for its stone quarrying. The...
Let the train take the strain!
From 1st May a new direct rail service starts leaving London St Pancras at 7.19am arriving in Avignon TGV station at 14.00 where you can rent a car and drive the short distance to the Luberon. By 16.00 you'll be on the terrace with a glass of rosé! The return trip...
Fabulous Lunch at L’Estrade
Our regular clients know the secret of L'Estrade, good home cooked food, friendly service and a great atmosphere. Anne-Lo is in the kitchen and Gaelle serves out front. The black board menu changes daily with local produce and always a choice of meat, fish and...
It’s hard graft!
The cherry blossom is spectacular at present, literally daily, trees are bursting into colour. And in every field you look at whether cherry trees or grape vines there is someone at work. We have noticed over time as the cherry trees age, they are cut down and then...
Doors
Saint Saturnin Les Apt is a village known for several things including its fountains and doors . This one belongs to a friends house near Cours de la Liberte, like the fountains they make a great photograph opportunity.