Grasse, Perfume Landmark of France

Grasse, Perfume Landmark of France

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Provence

Grasse, Perfume Landmark of France   Just a short distance from Cannes on the Riviera lies the town of Grasse. Grasse has been known as a perfume capital since the 19th century. In fact, as you stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town, you might just...
A Golden City in the South: Aix-en-Provence

A Golden City in the South: Aix-en-Provence

by | Jan 22, 2025 | Provence

A Golden City in the South: Aix-en-Provence   About 20 miles north of Marseille lies the golden city of Aix-en-Provence. (Aix is pronounced X.) No visit to Provence would be complete without coming here at least for a couple of days. That said, there’s enough to...
Amazing Eze Village

Amazing Eze Village

by | Sep 11, 2024 | Provence

Amazing Eze Village…Perched over the Riviera No trip to the Nice area would be complete without visiting Eze Village, perched on the steep hillside between Monaco and St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat. It hangs over the Mediterranean like a medieval jewel, 1400 feet above sea...
Bountiful Bonnieux!

Bountiful Bonnieux!

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog

Bonnieux, Provence Bonnieux is a picturesque and hilly Provence village in the Luberon area, a worthy addition to your Provence vacation or road trip. Up to the 19th century, it was a prestigious town when the region belonged to the Pope. You can see signs of that...
Have You Heard of Uzès?

Have You Heard of Uzès?

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog

The town of Uzès, to the west of  Avignon (in the Gard department) is less known by tourists, but appreciated by many. Artists, Parisians, and travelers in the know come here to enjoy a smaller slice of the Provence life without the crowds. It’s a 42-minute drive west...