Its' almost lavender time in Provence. The fields are beginning to show their colour and it will soon be a carpet of purple and mauves in the Luberon valley. This field near the pretty village of Roussillon in the Luberon valley is already a popular photo stop!

Cherry trees in bloom - its definately spring time!

Cherry trees out everywhere throughout the Luberon valley - a sure sign of Spring.

Primrose walk

A delightful spring walk by the River Aigebrun in the Parc Naturel du Luberon - primroses, ferns and hidden waterfalls

Golds of Autumn everywhere

Here a host of plane trees make a cathedral of gold on the road towards St. Remy in the Alpilles. What a picture.

14 July celebrations

The courtyard of the Palais des Papes in Avignon buzzing with people dancing, watching the open air shows and enjoying the beautiful setting.

Spring has sprung in Provence

Blue skies, warm days, cherry trees in blossom and the first irises in bloom. Its Spring in Provence.

It feels like summer already at the seaside

A beautiful sunny Sunday in Bandol on the Mediterranean coast.  Exotic flowers in bloom, the boats at their winter moorings in the harbour under the bluest of skies - except for the one which at some time obviously suffered a stormy night on the coast and ended up on the beach!

Live from the Garden

Why shiver in the North?  :-)

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Le Géant de Provence

Mont Ventoux is a mythical mountain to the Provencals. From all around southern Provence it appears repeatedly on the horizon with its white peak beckoning tantalisingly in the distance. The mountain has inspired poets, writers, painters, photographers, climbers and cyclists with the ascent of the mountain on the Tour de France one of the most gruelling parts of the race.

The views from the summit are unsurpassed with one of the broadest panoramic views in Europe.  To the north the foothills of the Alps, to the west the Rhone valley and the Cevennes beyond, and to the south the plain of the Camargue and the Mediterranean.

 

Here with its bare limestone summit covered in a light covering of early winter snow.

 

 

Blackboard says it all!

Autumn is upon us

And the Luberon looks dramatic

26c this afternoon but temperatures look to rise next week according to the forecast

Shop. shop, shop

Its just a delight pottering around the shops in Provence for those perfect holiday gifts or something to take home as a great holiday souvenir.  Whether its local pottery, interestingly different lamps, or even a miniature olive tree, and of course there is always the excellent local wine.

Market day in Roussillon

Its Thursday morning and the crowds pack into the lively market in the pretty village of Roussillon.

Choose from the best honey in the Luberon, from nearby Murs

Beautiful natural soaps

Or a pretty enamelled sign - a great souvenir to take home

Pictures of a provencal summer

Sunday morning Coustellet market on a bright blue summer morning.  Which flowers shall we take home today?

L'Atelier

Another little gem added to the portfolio. This two bedroom house with it's own small pool is the Luberon dream.  Small but perfectly formed!

And still a couple of weeks left for this summer.

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L'Atelier

And addicted to Irises

On the corner of the cottage.  Aren't smart phones clever.

Petit Pouraque

Moulinsard

We've said good-bye to a couple of our favourite houses this year as the owners retire from house letting but good news as we have been fortunate to be able add Le Moulinsard to our portfolio.

A perfect Luberon villa, well maintained and very contemporary. It's three bedrooms with own pool. And lots of availability still left for the summer. Quite a find!

More Marseille secrets

The Vallon d'Auffes. This little fishing port nestling beneath the coast road of the Corniche is a delightful spot and home to two of the best bouillabaisse restaurants in Marseille. Chez Fonfon overlooks the little inlet, L'Epuisette sits at the end of the inlet overlooking the Mediterranean. Either will give you the true taste of that wonderful fish dish for which Marseille is world renowned.

Or if you are in the mood for just a casual lunch by the waterside, book one of the outdoor tables at Chez Jeannot the pizza restaurant at the top of the little bay.

Another Newsletter

We were AWOL in February and didn't get around to mentioning this one, sorry. It's still valid .... and we'll even extend the champagne offer!

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