I’ve written a lot of posts about traveling to France, especially Paris. Having been there more than a handful of times, Paris continues to be a city that I love dearly. These days I feel more comfortable than ever there, traversing the neighborhoods I love, practicing my French language skills, and really immersing myself like […]
On our recent trip to Provence we spent most of our time in the Luberon. Its central location helps make it the heart of the region. When you think of Provence you’re likely envisioning the Luberon. Lavender and sunflower fields adorn the rolling landscape like a colorful carpet connecting each village. The Luberon is known […]
We just returned from a perfectly relaxing two weeks in Provence (ok it’s been a little while with our recent move,) and I already miss it so much. I could have spent at least another week exploring more villages, shopping more markets, and sipping rosé in the southern French sunshine. Ahhh, la vie est belle! […]
Today we visited the very beautiful village of Gordes, or as I keep referring to it, Gorgeous Gordes! It’s been called the Parthenon of Provence and it’s easy to see why. Driving up to the village center it’s hard not to lose your breath over the sweeping views of the Luberon valley and shout, “Oh […]
There are châteaus and then there are châteaus! Château d’Estoublon is the epitome of what you imagine when dreaming of a beautiful French château. It isn’t hard to live out your Beauty and the Beast dreams here. Can I just move in? Château d’Estoublon is an absolutely stunning estate that has been producing olive oils […]
If you’ve been following our travels for some time then you know how much we love a day trip. Today we ventured beyond the villages of Luberon and drove to Les Baux-de-Provence. As we left Bonnieux the terrain went from sloping green hills to dramatic rock plateaus soaring into the sky. At the top of […]
I’ve never been to so many outdoor markets on a single trip and I’m loving it! Centering our days around each of the unique markets in the Luberon has enabled us to visit some truly amazing villages. Lourmarin was an absolute delight in so many ways. It completely encompasses everything I enjoy about small French […]
There’s nothing like starting your day at a bridge from 3 BC. We drove to Pont Julien this morning to take in its 2,000+ year old grandeur. It’s still used as a pedestrian bridge and bike path, but cars no longer traverse it. It was originally part of the Via Domitia, a road connecting Italy […]
With every Luberon village we visit, I find myself thinking, ok now THIS one is the most beautiful. But you simply cannot compare them like that. Each village has its own identity, its own charm, and its own secrets waiting to be discovered. Today we drove to Fontaine-du-Vaucluse, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and Goult. If you think of […]
It’s Tuesday and that means it’s market day in Cucuron. The drive from Bonnieux to Cucuron this morning was perhaps the most winding road I’ve ever been on. Sheer drop offs and sudden switchbacks make for an engaging ride to say the least. In addition to navigating other vehicles there are also the cyclists who […]
Another day of ignoring alarm clocks and meandering around Le Luberon. I could get used to this slower lifestyle. We drove to Ménerbes this morning and what a gorgeous drive it was. Nestled among the vineyards are old stone bastides (country houses) reflecting the summer sun from their limestone walls and subtly dotting the landscape […]
I couldn’t wait to get here. To this moment. As I write this, I’m listening to the winds blow outside our cottage in Provence. The sun is blazing across a vibrant blue sky, yet the day feels warm not hot. It’s very comfortable and pretty much the perfect day, rather nap-inducing I would say. And […]
I love the lesser known French Riviera cities. While Nice and Cannes have a certain caché, it’s the smaller destinations that have my heart. While visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, we also explored Èze and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. I admit that Beaulieu really wasn’t on my radar, but I’m so glad we decided to check it out. We had no […]
One of the best parts of visiting the French Riviera are all the beautiful little towns you can travel to in a single day. On our recent trip to Villefranche-sur-Mer, we spent an enchanting day in Èze, a magical medieval town perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Located between St Jean Cap […]
If someone asked you, “Where is your happy place?”, what would you tell them? Is it a mountain retreat or a seaside escape? Is it a big city or a small town? Or is it simply your own backyard? While I’ll admit to having many happy places (and an affinity for sharing them with you […]
Having spent my fair share of time in Paris, I’ve seen a lot of the “french girl style” so many of us like to emulate. It’s that effortlessly chic way of dressing that never goes out of style. Whether it’s a plain white tee, straight-leg jeans, and ballet flats or a pair of chic sneakers […]
Paris is always a good idea…even in the rain. Because let’s just all agree that a rainy day in Paris is still better than a sunny day in a lot of places. 😉 Although we have been to Paris a few times before, this trip was extra special because we got to bring our little […]
I’ve always felt that even the smallest things become celebrations when you throw champagne into the mix. A beautiful glass of bubbly is almost an instant mood booster. So it’s no surprise that I couldn’t wait to go on a champagne tour in France! We’ve been on wine tours throughout France before (as well as […]
Part of the fun of traveling to a big city like Paris for a week is using it as a home base for day trips to other parts of France. With an easy to navigate train system, you have the opportunity to experience so much more than you otherwise would have. We decided to visit […]
Sometimes a travel souvenir is small and other times it’s…special. 😉 Really special. I’ve written about my favourite souvenirs and tips for shopping them in the past, so today is just a quick post about my latest travel souvenir – the Rive Gauche shopping tote from Saint Laurent. There’s a historical connection between the Rive […]