Known throughout the world as being a fabled artist’s haven, surrounded by sweeping vineyards and rolling hillsides, the village of St Paul de Vence and its milieu could possibly epitomise the word picturesque. It is in this enviably beautiful part of the world where you can find Le Clos St Paul, a three bedroom, two
Out of all the celebrity chefs, Raymond Blanc has to be one of charismatic and admired. The Frenchman admits that from the tender age of 13 he was spellbound by the Mediterranean magnetism of Provence. Famed for his legendary slow cooked dishes, the two-Michelin starred chef associates this cooking technique with Provence, where ‘bouillabaisse’ and
“Consider your summer sorted”, the Sunday Times declares, by visiting La Gustave in Provence. Vintage Travel’s truly magnificent villa La Gustave was number three on this year’s highly respected Sunday Times’ “50 Sensational villas” in Europe list. “It’s rare to find two-bedroom houses with so much space and character in Provence, especially in the Luberon.
Unlike Provence’s many famous towns, Nice, St. Tropez and Cannes immediately spring to mind, which are famed throughout the world for their glamour, exquisiteness and affluence, the small village of Caromb in Provence is must less world renowned. In fact this photogenic town that sits on a low lying hill in the verdurous valley to
Salernes and La Sieste – A painstaking decision of lounging about and relaxing or getting active and exploring! The quant and quirky village of Salernes can be described as being one of those places of Provence that has remained unchanged for centuries, seemingly void from the trail of tourism this popular region of France is
One of the biggest pleasures when on a holiday in France is walking around the markets, becoming engrossed in the culture, tradition and vibrancy of what has been a prominent part of the French way of living for centuries. Most towns and villages in France have a weekly “Le marche”. These popular and well-attended markets
Vintage Travel is proud to announce the Cote d’Azur’s Mas des Oliviers and Passiflore to our books. Vintage Travel’s portfolio of holiday villas in Provence and the Cote d’Azur is intensifying in quantity, quality and grandeur, with the arrival of yet two more stunning villas. The latest of our holiday villas in Provence is the villa
From Thursday 25 August 2011 until Sunday 28 August, the ancient town of Castro Marim on the eastern edge of the Algarve will be holding the Medieval Days of Castro Marim festival 2011. This fun, family-orientated event is free for all and includes many colourful and exciting children’s activities, delicious local cuisine being served in
Carpeted in fragrant fields of lavender, Provence is renowned for not only its stunning natural beauty but also its abundance of fresh food crops. But is there much to do in Provence other than gaze at the scenes of immense beauty and divulge yourself on the delicious cuisine made from local produce? The answer is
The beauty and diversity of Provence is unsurpassable. From rolling hillsides shaded by pine and oak forests, to granite gorges with gushing rivers cradled by fruit orchids, Provence is about as picturesque as it gets and consequently, is a walker’s paradise. If you are thinking about lacing up the hiking boots and heading to Provence
