Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
There’s a new obsession running around in my head: “Visit as many of France’s ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages‘ as I possibly can.” So far, I’ve seen only 13 out of some 156 “authentic” Les Plus Beaux Villages. I have a lot of traveling to do. Les Plus Beaux Villages 156 communities in France are distinguished […]
Samuel Beckett in Roussillon, France
The red hills of Roussillon are an inspiration for artists, but I had no idea how many famous authors came to visit Roussillon.
Provence Holidays:The Magical Colors of the Luberon
With tourists heading on their Provence holidays to Luberon to see lavender fields, Roussillon is along the way with its equally vibrant red, orange, and pink colors. These stories, facts, and fiction about the multi-colored town inform and amuse those who venture there. The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, […]
Fall … In Love With Provence
This time of year in Provence brings out my very favorite colors in the crayon box.
Roussillon: For Art and Authors
It is obvious that artists have forever loved Roussillon; but just recently, I discovered how many authors passed this way … and stayed for a while.
Why Roussillon is “Red”: Fact and Fable
The Barefoot Blogger – as seen in France Today. Why is Roussillon red? The French commune of Roussillon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, roughly midway between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. It is in the heart of one of the world’s most significant ochre deposits, extending from Apt to Roussillon via Gargas and Rustrel. Ochre deposits […]