Mas provençal with pool in Maussane les Alpilles, in the Parc Naturel des Alpilles
Our agency, PLAISIRS & MAISONS DE PROVENCE, offers you the opportunity to rent this Provencal farmhouse with swimming pool in the small village of Maussane les Alpilles, in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Alpilles. Contents Why choose this holiday rental in the village of Maussane les Alpilles ? Maussane les Alpilles is a […]
Ansouis and its thousand-year-old castle
This week we’re taking you on a tour of the little hilltop village of Ansouis, in the heart of the Luberon Natural Park, a commune listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Contents ANSOUIS: A SMALL MEDIEVAL VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTHERN LUBERON In the south of the Parc Naturel […]
CRUISING FROM MARSEILLE: THINGS TO DO AND SEE BEFORE BOARDING
Contents As France’s leading cruise port, Marseille boasts many seaside, cultural and historical attractions. The modern infrastructure of its cruise terminal means that several ships can dock simultaneously. It is ideally linked to major European cities via the Saint-Charles TGV station and Marseille Provence international airport, as well as a major road network. Best known […]
Poppies in Provence
Le Printemps est bien installé en Provence, et comme chaque année, c’est un festival de couleurs qui s’offrent aux yeux de tous dans notre belle région.Le mois de Mai en Provence, comme ailleurs, permet de voir apparaitre de nombreuses fleurs des champs, à la floraison souvent éphémère. C’est le cas d’une jolie fleur, très fragile, […]
Tailor-made holidays in the Camargue region
Contents Discovering the Camargue The Camargue is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône and Gard departments. It is a natural region of France located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It forms a triangle covering 150,000 ha, with Arles, Le Grau-du-Roi and Fos-sur-Mer at its apex. It is also a paralic wetland that is home to […]
Les Luminessences d’Avignon en France
Contents Attend the Sound and Light Show at the Palais des Papes In the Cour d’Honneur, made mythical by the shows staged there during the Avignon Festival in particular, 360-degree projected images transport you through time and take you back through the history of the monument from the Middle Ages to the present day. Spatial […]
4 not-to-be-missed summer events in Provence
Contents Summer in Provence is a season rich in cultural, artistic and gastronomic events. Whether you’re a lover of theatre, photography, classical music or gastronomy, the region offers festivals to awaken all your senses. Festival d’Avignon (5-25 July) The Festival d’Avignon, founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, is one of the most prestigious theatre and […]
Carpentras strawberries… One of the sweetest flavours of spring!
Contents Food lovers beware! Carpentras strawberries are delicious this year! They’re everywhere. To be enjoyed on all occasions, and in a thousand and one ways. Would you like to find out more about this strawberry … CARPENTRAS, CAPITAL OF STRAWBERRIES! Carpentras isn’t the capital of strawberries by chance! Strawberries have been grown in this Provencal […]
Things to do in Provence this All Saints’ Day
The All Saints’ holiday runs from 21 October to 5 November 2023. Although this is the ideal time to get things sorted and prepare for winter, the climate in Provence is still mild, so there’s plenty to do as a family or as a couple. Hiking, sightseeing, wine-tasting, well-being… Provence offers a wealth of things […]
Top 5 things to do with children in Provence
Provence is an enchanting region offering a multitude of activities for all the family. If you’re planning a holiday in Provence with children, here’s our selection of the five best activities to create unforgettable memories! Contents Visit the Parc Zoologique de la Barben Located between Salon-de-Provence and Aix-en-Provence, the Parc Zoologique de la Barben is […]