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Market day is not just a time to buy what you need, it is also a time to observe this most French of rituals, when...

The Chateau de Lourmarin was the first Renaissance chateau in Provence. It sits atop a hill just outside Lourmarin, dominating the western view of the...

There is so much to see and do in the Vaucluse (and further afield in Provence) that if you spent 10 years here you’d still...

  Lourmarin is an ideal base for your vacation to Provence. It is set among vineyards, olive groves, almond trees, fields of wild herbs and,...

Another famous figure who found refuge in Lourmarin is Albert Camus, a French-Algerian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957 at the...

It’s never too early to start planning for your next holiday. We’re making it easier for you by listing the key dates in France and...

Henri Bosco was an acclaimed French writer. He frequently stayed in Lourmarin where, in 1947, he had acquired a bastidon isolated in the hills, a...

UPDATE: Monday, 15 JUNE 2020 France has joined a growing list of European countries to lift most travel restrictions put in place mid-March in response to...

Lourmarin continues to draw writers and artists who, like those before them, find creative inspiration here. According to Insight Guides, the town’s cultural influence has...

There are numerous outdoor and cultural activities to participate in if you’re feeling energetic. Here we offer a few ideas for the best things to...

Every summer the plateaus and hills of Provence are coloured in blue and purple by fields of lavender. The lavender in the Lubéron blooms from...

Ansouis This is a 1,000-year-old village like most of them locally, with an ancient church and 12th century château (just sold by the De Sabran...

Attracted by the unique light, artist Vincent van Gogh created arguably his most beautiful paintings in Provence. But did you know that there is currently...

If it’s peace and tranquility or a bit of interesting history you’re after, you should visit one of Provence’s three iconic 12th century Cistercian abbeys...

France is a country of winemaking tradition and offers unique wines in the world. Why? Terroir! The typical soil, climatic conditions and knowledge of winemakers...

Although alcohol sales and consumption have risen in the last six months, the champagne industry is feeling the effects of COVID-19, with parties, weddings and...

Cycling is a national pastime and a sport that is synonymous with France. It’s also big in the Luberon, whether on the road or off-road....