Provence Guru - The Insiders' Guide to Provence

• Book Review: Lourmarin History 2 years ago Lourmarin – Traces d’Histoire La Valmasque Bulletin 110, 2021 I picked up this interesting book in the Lourmarin Tabac/Press. For those without the time or energy for 220 pages in French, I thought I would note down a few discoveries. Ancient History On either side of the entrance to the Combe...
• Provence 2022: Cultural events round-up 2 years ago And so, at last, it might be all over. The Omicron wave is receding and the French government has announced that it will stop compulsory testing for most international arrivals. The Pass Vaccinal, which requires people to present proof of their vaccination status to enter bars/restaurants and...
• The 5 best festivals in Provence 5 years ago Jamie Ivey the author of the Moon Guide to Provence selects his favourite 5 Provencal festivals Fete de Transhumance, Saint Remy de Provence, Whit Sunday I love this festival. My favourite part is the astounded faces of the tourists who have alighted upon it by accident. I can’t really blame...
• 5 Best Secret Sights in Provence 5 years ago Jamie Ivey, the author of the Moon Guide to Provence (Dec 2019), selects his favourite “secret sights” La Chapelle Notre Dame de La Pitié; Sanary Sur Mer High on the headland to the west of Sanary Sur Mer port is the chapel Notre Dame de La Pitié. It’s accessed by a set of steps that...
• Carre du Palais Restaurant Avignon 5 years ago So often restaurants next to major tourists sights are an unmitigated disaster.  A captive audience means high prices and below average food. The Carre du Palais right opposite the Palais des Papes in Avignon is the exception to the rule. From the outside terrace the views of the Palais des Papes...

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