Provence- best small town for travel base
Mar 24th, 2011, 05:38 PM
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Provence- best small town for travel base
Hi all,
Eight of us are planning to rent a house/villa for a week in Provence. We like food, wine, hiking and history. Ideally our base would be a small town where we could walk to markets and drive to other towns for day-trips.
I just know you all will have some suggestions!
Eight of us are planning to rent a house/villa for a week in Provence. We like food, wine, hiking and history. Ideally our base would be a small town where we could walk to markets and drive to other towns for day-trips.
I just know you all will have some suggestions!
Mar 24th, 2011, 07:50 PM
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I would also add Vaison la Romaine--great food, market on Tuesday, roman and medieval ruins as well as fantastic wineries in the area. We've hiked in the Dentelles nearby as well as explored lots of villages.
You're in for a treat! Paul
You're in for a treat! Paul
Mar 25th, 2011, 03:39 AM
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www.lecalendal.com
Arles my fav just the right mix for me.
www.sunfrance.com other charater villages
Arles my fav just the right mix for me.
www.sunfrance.com other charater villages
Mar 25th, 2011, 07:03 AM
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I know I suggested Vaison la Romaine and I still stand by the town. But your group size made me think of an excellent place we stayed in a couple of years ago--Mas L'Authentique.
http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/l.../gb/index.html
Its a very well located old stone farm house with all the trimmings--pool, outside dining options, good kitchen and best of all within walking distance of Cigalechanta's favorite village, Eygalieres (6 km from St Remy). The size is a bit overstated as 12 is tough to accommodate but 8-10 is fine. The photos are true but don't capture the ambiance of the place and its proximity to the village. We loved our daily walk to the 2 bakeries, the variety of sights in the vicinity and location.
http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/l.../gb/index.html
Its a very well located old stone farm house with all the trimmings--pool, outside dining options, good kitchen and best of all within walking distance of Cigalechanta's favorite village, Eygalieres (6 km from St Remy). The size is a bit overstated as 12 is tough to accommodate but 8-10 is fine. The photos are true but don't capture the ambiance of the place and its proximity to the village. We loved our daily walk to the 2 bakeries, the variety of sights in the vicinity and location.
