Our new team members Floyd & Cassie Aug 2019

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

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

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...
Let the train take the strain!

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...
Fabulous Lunch at L’Estrade

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,...