Beautiful and picturesque Gordes is the first hill town many travelers think of when they plan to visit the Luberon. A short drive away, several other small and less visited towns provide respite from the crowds and a delightful way to spend a day. The pleasant perched village of Bonnieux offers a lively Friday morning market, great views of the Calavin Valley and 2 excellent restaurants for lunch or dinner. Narrow roads and steep passageways will take you to Upper Bonnieux a

Visiting Provence is not just about ticking off the towns and sites you have read about and want to see. I highly recommend allowing for some "down time" to immerse yourself in the rhythm of local life and experience the simple pleasures available to those who reside in Provence everyday. Perfectly Provence recently captured my ideas in the article below. #Provence #Provencetourism #OppedeleVieux #market

Picturesque to the utmost degree, Gordes rises above the lush Imergue Valley and faces the Luberon mountains. Considered by many to be the most beautiful village in Provence, Gordes is classified in the category of “Plus Beaux Villages de France.” With a view that is beyond compare it is not hard to see why. One of my favorite features of this village are its “calades” which are narrow, cobblestone walkways, just wide enough for foot traffic. The town does not make driving ea

Nearing the end of a very long Indian summer, a chill in the air is finally present in Provence and everyone is gearing up for an eventful fall and winter. Thanks to our agricultural roots, the time of year surrounding the harvest is always filled with joy, togetherness, and community. Some of the things I look forward to most in the fall are the Provençal markets, events, and festivals. No matter what your passion is, there is something for everyone. I am particularly excite

I think we’ve all noticed the weather changing and the seasons shifting as the play of summer comes to an end and autumn brings feelings of calm, order, and coziness. The skies are getting woolier, the days a little shorter, and we all have that feeling of wanting to hunker down with some good food and even better company. One of my favorite parts of the season is going to my local farmers’ market and seeing the changing temperatures splash their bright colors onto the local