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Heritage: The Castle of Gordes
History and panoramic view of the Luberon mountainsDiscover the history and the remarkable architecture of the Château de Gordes in the Luberon ... A little history. A Celtic tribe named the Vordences settled on the hill and built a fortification. In the 1st century, the Gallo-Romans fortify the position. For six...
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Village of Vaucluse: Menerbes
Repair of painters and celebration of the truffleSmall village perched in the Vaucluse, located in the Regional Natural Park of the Luberon and totally integrated in a natural and calm and wild place where it is good to live. It is this pleasant and quiet atmosphere, remote from urban problems and urban constraints, which...
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Village of the Vaucluse: Roussillon
Flamboyant colors of the village and ochresLocated in the heart of Europe's largest ocher deposit, Roussillon boasts its mineral uniqueness by an astonishing palette of flamboyant colors. Walking through its narrow streets and stairs, contemplating its often simple and naturally beautiful facades, you will admire the...
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Wines: The rosé imposes itself as a chic drink
Wines of Provence: the rosé rushSymbol of "chic relaxation", the rosé drains the investments of the biggest fortunes. The wines of Provence show a progression of 50% in seven years, with a turnover of 580 million euros in 2013. One winter morning, in the offices of the Château d'Esclans, in La Motte...
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Tradition: the thirteen desserts of Provençal Christmas
The Christmas meal in Provence ends with the 13 dessertsAccording to tradition, the Christmas Eve celebrated in Provence ends with thirteen desserts. Set on the third tablecloth, surrounded by three candlesticks and three plates of wheat germ - symbols of the Trinity - each picks up these appetizing assortments. Served on the...
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Vineyard: castle La Canorgue
Pioneer of organic wines in the LuberonHere is one of the pioneers of the bio of the valley of the Southern Rhone, the castle La Canorgue. Jean-Pierre and Nathalie Margan produce a fine red wine and gourmand. Partner of the Millésime Bio trade fair, La RVF presents its organic wines, to be found on the show in...
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Nature: discovery of the truffle of provence
The truffle tradition in the Ventoux, Verdon and Luberon regionsThere are different ways to find truffles in Provence. Cavage is one of the terms used in the Luberon to designate the search for truffles. Even though the truffle growers have increased their production, the truffle has remained a mysterious fruit of the land, and outside...
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Nature: the almond of the country of Valensole resumes root
The return to the sources of the Almond of ProvenceThe success of the almond tree. Rather than the Californian, the nougatiers prefer the Provencal almond. The nougatiers Pierre and Philippe Sylvain of Saint-Didier decided to replant 35 ha to see more almond trees. Backed by the world price, the price of amandon (almond...
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Road trip: from Provence to the pearls of the French Riviera
ideal itinerary of 12 days to discover the south of FranceProvence rhymes with holidays. Here is a 12-day itinerary in the south of France, from Avignon to Monaco, for lovers of culture, nature and idleness. Day 1: Avignon The City of the Popes was the seat of Western Christianity throughout the fourteenth century. Its jewel, the Palace of the Popes, is the largest Gothic architectural ensemble in the world and a monument of aesthetic harmony...
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Heritage: Castles cheaper than apartments
Sales take place at very tight prices because the cost of maintenance slows buyersThe real estate market is turning in several speeds in France. And the "softest" is always the niche of country houses, mansions and castles that are located in remote locations, more than an hour's drive from the cities and away from a motorway access. The reasons? With the crisis, the French but also the foreigners look twice before embarking on a pleasure acquisition that will rise costly...
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