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Provence day tripping – Luberon Villages, North and South.
One of many reasons for visiting Provence is that it is a varied collection of villages spread over quite a large geographical area. There is little in the way of regular public transport in most of the villages so, realistically, the only way to explore would be via personal transport (car, motorbike or bicycle). We … Continue reading
Provence day tripping – Les Baux
After a good sleep and leisurely breakfast, it was time to fire up the VDub and head towards Les Baux, a mountainous region accessible via terrifying narrow winding roads. Our first stop was Carrières de Lumières, a repurposed underground limestone quarry that has been turned into a multimedia experience. We saw something (a little bit) … Continue reading
Provence day tripping – Vaison la Romaine and Aix en Provence
As Provence is a varied and geographically large region, and because there is not an extensive public transportation network, having a car seemed to us the most logical way to best see it. Jo&PDub in the VDub became a thing and driving on the wrong side of the road eventually became second nature. (Just quietly, … Continue reading