A hikers paradise

A hikers paradise

We are often asked whether its possible to go hiking from the village and the answer is a resounding YES! This folder contains 20 walks starting in the village ranging from 2kms to 19kms, truly something for everyone. They are all very well marked and will give...
Great restaurant in Aix

Great restaurant in Aix

Eating out in big cities is always difficult as there is so much choice and one wants to avoid the toursist traps. We have eaten at Cote Cours on the Cours Mirabeau three times and enjoyed all occasions although lunches were our favourite. On Saturday we ate at...
Cheese lunch + wine  tasting = much happiness

Cheese lunch + wine tasting = much happiness

A significant number of the grapes grown locally are taken to Sylla, the local wine co operative in Apt, producing vin de pays de Vaucluse and vin de pays d’Apt wines. Formally these were known as either a cote de Ventoux or Luberon depending on which side of...
What have  the Romans ever done for us?

What have the Romans ever done for us?

One of their many successes was the construction of the bridge ‘Pont Julien’ dating to 3BC crossing the Calavon river near Bonnieux.   There are three wide arches, built this way to allow the torrents of water to pass. It may look a gentle trickle in...
Pizza in the Colorado

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 lunchtime after hiking...
two great discoveries………..

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...