Conquering the mighty Mont Ventoux

Conquering the mighty Mont Ventoux

As many people  know cycling is the number one sport in France and the Luberon is the perfect location to enjoy it, there is a long flat cycle path running from Cavaillon to as far as Forcalquier, whilst there are many quiet back roads where you can meander at leisure...
Is it lavender ?

Is it lavender ?

Our Perovskia , a member of the sage family, in fact commonly called Russian sage, is often mistaken for Lavender. Both are in spectacular bloom , a magnet for bees too
How about a mini break in Provence?

How about a mini break in Provence?

Our bed & breakfast room, the ‘ chambre du Platane ‘ named after the Platane tree we planted on the terrace is the ideal spot to stay when spending  a few days in the Luberon. The bedroom has its own access front and back, where you have your own...
Summer has arrived on the longest day

Summer has arrived on the longest day

Being a leap year mid summers day falls one day early and after some slightly erratic with in recent weeks it looks like summer has arrived with temperatures approaching 30 degrees. 
Olive Harvest

Olive Harvest

Judging by the early flowers and buds that have followed it looks like we could have a record Olive harvest 
Work goes on …….

Work goes on …….

Despite our best efforts to get everything done before the season started we forgot we were in Provence, and it’s May – work is a little ‘ en retard’ but we are getting there. So now the pillars are in place we can order the gates – 6...