For our first field trip from our home base in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, we headed into the hills of the Luberon to the incredibly charming village of Ménerbes.
A friendly local.
Stone houses, stone streets, and terracotta roof tiles - all constants in Provence.
I think I'd like to have a front door this color. Hmmmmm?
As Amy demonstrates, sitting quietly with eyes closed in a sunny corner on a cool winter's day is the best possible way to spend a few moments.
Looking out on the beautiful agricultural land below the town.
A view northward toward the Plateau de Vaucluse and Mont Ventoux.
Similar view over fields that have been bearing produce, wine, and lavender for many generations.
A typical Provence farm - grape vines, a stone farmhouse, terracotta roof tiles, and colorful wooden shutters.
This interesting tiny house perched on the edge looks like it's been there a while. I bet that's a pretty cool place to call home - assuming the main side not visible is full of window glass.
Wood shutters are the standard design on most houses I've seen here. And they actually are functional, unlike most shutters in the U.S. that are usually attached in place just for the cosmetic look.
These small villages with steep streets mean that you can only bring home the groceries that you can carry yourself in one trip.
Like many properties in these gorgeous towns, this house is for sale. Prices are high due to strong demand from out-of-towners and foreigners.
This was one of those slam-on-the-brakes sights along the road back home after the day in Ménerbes - a stone field house nestled within an orchard.
Provence is as beautiful as I've always heard - and we're just beginning to explore. I realized while wandering around this picturesque town today that I am very fortunate to be a member in mobile health of the retired person's club. To celebrate our good fortune, we ordered a 25cl carafe of wine for lunch that was called, "Vin du Moment," which, I guess means literally, "wine of the moment." Great name - really cracked me up laughing! (The French version of "Two-Buck-Chuck?")
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