Lavender, lavender everywhere

Its here, its now, its blooming everywhere! Yes its Lavender time in Provence and doesn't it look just wonderful. In the Luberon valley the small lavender fields in full bloom are hot spots for photographers and painters. On the Plateau de Sault the higher altitude fields are just beginning to show that beautiful colour we all dream about.

My six point football plan

1. Never again employ anyone other than an Englishman to manage an English team. Pay only by results. No contract longer than 3 months.
2. Eliminate work permits to play professional football for non-European people. We have enough Englishmen who want to earn a living playing the game, we don’t need to feed the talent pool of foreigners ever again.
3. Pick a much larger pool of players for the national squad, if the first 26 don’t perform bring in the second or the third without compunction
4. Establish an exclusive training programme for young players who want to play for their country on an expenses only basis and choose only from this pool. Seek commitment to the squad above all else
5. Accept a longer term view and acknowledge that we need to grow a team of Englishmen that are committed to country first and the rewards of professional football second.
6. Listen to the voice of the country in all things football.
7. Never listen to a rant :-)

Haute Provence

We're preparing tailor made holiday vacations for a number of clients visiting the lavender fields of the Haute Provence. Visiting the Gorge du Verdon to see the Canyon and driving the Route de Cretes is a must. How about this for a taster?

The tiny blue line is of course the river running through the gorge.

Nude Sunbathing in Bandol

Bandol, the perfect excursion for your day trip to the coast and that all over tan.

Reminder

Be there or be ........

Toulon v Cardiff Blues - Velodrome Marseille Sunday 23rd May

(Amlin Challenge Cup, Finale - 23/05/10 - 15:00 - Stade Vélodrome - Marseille)

Spring flower delights

A picture book of delightful wild flowers on a stroll through the countryside at the eastern end of the Luberon valley. The blue blue of Spring irises, miniature blue 'birds-eye' in a wild meadow, bright white garlic and wild thyme nestling against the old stone walls. What a picture.

Others are saying this

But it's true!

Our villas with private pools are ready now. We have contacted all our villa owners in the last few days to make sure that all the pools are ready for use. The weather forecast indicates sunny and warm Spring weather in most southern regions in the next 4 weeks. If you are frustrated at the prospect of being unable to get away by plane to somewhere in next few weeks, why not have a look at some of our villas where the pools have just been prepared for the summer, and sparkling, refreshing water has just been put in. Eurotunnel crossings have good availability.