Sunday 10 June 2012

Roussillon

A week in Roussillon (Provence)
What's to say?
This region in our opinion is as close as it gets to heaven on earth. It is like living in a dream, a colourful painting or a film set. 
The Luberon in Provence with it's red ochre hills, rolling fields of lavender, golden wheat fields, bright green grape vines as far as the eye can see and heavily laden cherry trees is as rich  and vibrant as you could imagine.
Each terra cotta village has it's own magic and charm. Everything moves at a quiet pace except the speedsters on the roads, but that's another story.
One could easily just immerse oneself into this balmy lifestyle sipping wine, visiting the markets, indulging in all the seasonal foods and live here forever in a state of contented bliss. It is an arty place with many galleries and a lot of pottery. The clay is red and abundant. The spectacular countryside attracts artists like a magnet. 
If I ever go missing, you will know where to find me.
Warm days untroubled by .........anything.
Our afternoons are spent outside among the lavender and pines in the spa or steam room with views directly over the vineyards up to the hillside village of Roussillon.
We have a wall heater in our room that can dry clothes faster than any clothes dryer. For travellers on the go this is a God send.
Pre-dinner drinks up in the local village with killer views out over the surrounding valley.
The biggest hassle each day?
Deciding if the main meal will be lunch or dinner.

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