Hi, we’re Julie and Andy & 35 years ago, we fell in love with the Luberon and Provence, after stumbling across it while ambling around France in a borrowed caravan. Expecting to stay for a couple of days, we found ourselves leaving with just enough time to get back to the Ferry. We were hooked.
A few years ago, we finally achieved our dream of making it our permanent home, renovating our house, and getting further under the skin of the area that we love.
Join us as we travel slowly through Provence, France, and further afield, by bike, on foot, and in Fifi (our vintage Citroen 2 CV).
We hope you enjoy the regular postcards from our life, and slow travel adventures.
Our most recent postcards
- What could possibly go wrong this time? Oh, a cancelled train!
As I begin to type this post, we’re on a train. Unfortunately not the train heading to Toulouse that we should be on, but a train heading back to Cavaillon so we can cycle home. Writing this will stop me wanting to cry and scream into the void, at the same time. The plan for … More What could possibly go wrong this time? Oh, a cancelled train! - Starting in Toulouse: Rugby, Roads, and a New Cycling Journey
Its been a whistle-stop last few days, but all of a sudden, we know where, when and how our summer cycling adventure will start. As ever, we have given ourselves plenty of planning time, as it starts this Friday! In 4 days time, we’ll be on our way. Let me explain why this all may … More Starting in Toulouse: Rugby, Roads, and a New Cycling Journey - The Secret Rose Garden Hidden in Provence
Tucked among the dry, sunbaked hills of Provence, Les Jardins de l’Abbaye de Valsaintes feel like a secret discovered by accident. At Valsaintes we visit an unexpected rose garden, blooming in the middle of the rugged Provençal landscape. Fragrant pathways, climbing roses, and quiet abbey views and a natural spirituality make it one of the region’s most magical hidden corners. … More The Secret Rose Garden Hidden in Provence
Postcards from Provence and beyond 