If you want to stay in the region of St. Remy de Provence, the Hotel Chateau de Roussan, a restored 18th century mansion set amidst beautiful serene parkland, may be the ideal place for you. The chateau has a remarkable history; it was once owned by the brother of Nostradamus. It also has a stately library [...]

Après La Sieste is a lovely maison d’hôtes (bed and breakfast / guesthouse) situated in the little village of St. Laurent des Arbres, between the Provence and Cevennes (officially it lies in the Languedoc-Roussillon). St. Laurent des Arbres is a ancient village of atmospheric side streets, stone houses and a chateau perched on the high [...]

The season for luscious Cavaillon melons is about to begin (mid-June) so if you find yourself in Cavaillon, check out Restaurant Prévot. In addition to melons (in the summer), they serve delicious Provençal dishes with an emphasis on local vegetables and fruits, as well as seafood from the Marseille area. The prices are reasonable, with [...]

La Maison d’Ulysse is a lovely bed and breakfast near the town of Uzés in Languedoc-Roussillon, one of the most stunning regions in France. The B&B is in a former silkworm farmhouse located in Baron that dates back to the 18th century. Not only is it a “heritage building”, it was also the birthplace of [...]

La Bastide de Boulbon is a wonderful 10-room boutique hotel ideally situated between Avignon, Les Baux de Provence, Saint Rémy de Provence, and Arles. It is not far from the Pont du Gard (the impressive Roman aqueduct), which is a must-see for anyone visiting the region. Only 5 kilometres away is the Abbey of Frigolet [...]

A quiet afternoon in the Provençal countryside, reading a book or taking a nap after a dip in the pool. A walk into the medieval village of Oppède le Vieux in the evening for dinner. Who hasn’t fantasized about a lazy holiday in the south of France, lounging among the vineyards with sweeping views of [...]

If you are looking for a more serene place on the French Mediterranean coast, away from the crowds of St. Tropez and Cannes, make sure you visit Cassis. It is an ancient fishing village like St. Tropez, but not as crowded. Cassis has a sandy beach just outside the old port, and you can take [...]

Le Mas de Cink is a B&B in Saint Saturnin-les-Apt, an atmospheric village in the Provence. The B&B is owned by Karine and Christian Vaudaux, who recently opened two boutiques in Apt: Cink Sens (beauty) and Cink Home (home decor). Le Mas de Cink has five rooms (one of which is a suite) and two [...]

If you are visiting the Luberon for a week or more, consider staying in one of the lovely apartments of La Madone, manor house in the center of Apt, owned by Nathalie and Jean-Bernard Masset. La Madone has five apartments, each decorated in a unique style (see below).
Appartement Chanvre

Appartement Lin

Appartement Contemporain

Appartement Renaissance

Appartement Baroque

Rates per week [...]

La Bastide de Capelongue is a marvelous luxury boutique hotel with views of the mountains of the Luberon and the village of Bonnieux, deep in the heart of the Provence. It is part of a large estate called Domaine de Capelongue, which has two other types of accommodations: La Ferme de Capelongue and Le [...]

If you are looking for a place to stay in the Provence, look into Maison Valvert, a beautiful guesthouse owned by Belgian Cathy Herssens in the charming village of Bonnieux. Set in a restored farmhouse, Maison Valvert has a swimming pool, outdoor gardens for relaxing, and airy contemporary interiors. There’s also free Wi-Fi service. Rates [...]

I have recently been posting articles about gorgeous boutique hotels in the Provence (Auberge la Feniere in Lourmarin and  Maison sur la Sorgue in Isle sur la Sorgue) but they’re all a bit expensive, with prices starting at 150 EUR going up to over 300 EUR per night.
What if you’re on a budget? Well, I [...]

Isle sur la Sorgue is one of the most popular towns to visit in the Provence for a good reason: it holds two international antiques fairs every year, one around Easter and another in August. If you miss them, don’t worry; there are small weekly antiques markets as well as a large number of antique [...]

If you are going to the Provence in the spring or summer, consider staying in the lovely village of Lourmarin, which was the home of French philosopher Albert Camus and where he is buried. Lourmarin is in the Luberon region of the Provence. It can be very touristy in the summer but don’t let that [...]