Grambois, Joucas, Viens--anyone familiar?
Aug 3rd, 2006, 05:40 PM
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Grambois, Joucas, Viens--anyone familiar?
We're looking at renting houses near these towns in Provence next June. Is anyone familiar with these towns and/or the surrounding areas? Good and bad feedback appreciated. Thanks.
Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:18 PM
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I am not familiar with these areas, but I just watched a film, "MY Mother's Castle" and part of it was filmed in Grambois (I believe)
Sorry, my French is non existent and I cannot reproduce the title in French. The above is the English translation, of course.
I rented it on line. It was very enjoyable.
Sorry, my French is non existent and I cannot reproduce the title in French. The above is the English translation, of course.
I rented it on line. It was very enjoyable.
Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:38 PM
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Joucas is about 3km from Gordes in the Luberon. I stayed there in 2003. I thought it a very charming little town, but since it has no tourist reputation, you'll feel like a local there. It's a very short drive from there to Gordes and Roussillon. If you choose to stay there, be sure to check out the little church. There are trompe l'oeil paintings inside and a World War I memorial outside on the side to the left of the door.
Aug 4th, 2006, 02:36 AM
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All three are very beautiful, small villages and relatively untouched by the tourist hordes. Viens, in particular, is as pretty as Gordes with amazing views over a lavendar filled valley. In terms of location, Viens and Grambois are a bit removed from many of the more visited sites in the area. Joucas, as someone already mentioned is very centrally located.
-Kevin
-Kevin
