France: Provencal Villages

Yesterday and today we took a relaxed approach and each day went for lunch and a wander in a small town.  We were sorry this morning to leave our B&B in Avignon, our longest stay.  It was a lovely setting, our hosts were super, and the accommodations met all our requirements! ST. REMY DE PROVENCE St. Remy …

France: Avignon Park & Palace

This was a day for stairs and steps.  Many staircases and countless steps, a real workout for the knees!  ROCHER DES DOMS On Sunday morning, we took the ferry over to the mainland again.  We were on the first crossing of the day and the only passengers.  Feeling ambitious, we climbed the long, angled stone staircase built against …

France: Avignon

LODGING & LOCATION Avignon is one of France’s largest cities with walls and many gates of entry and the famous bridge of the song every American school child learns in 3rd grade. The city is historically important because In the 14th century, for almost 70 years, Avignon was the site of the papacy. Over that …

France: Hills of Provence

STAYING NEAR LE BARROUX Our current B&B, Ferme des Belugues, is a gorgeous property nestled in the hills outside the village of Le Barroux with views toward the Dentelle Mountains. It’s formerly a farm, and the house exists on two levels with an addition on the upper level that has private entrance accommodations for guests.  There’s …