26 Sep2015
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Provence History
Did the Popes Drink Wine?
Do we owe it to the popes in Avignon for having such great wine in the Provence today? Some may debate and they certainly weren’t the first to establish the Provencal vineyards, but there is no denying that the popes concentrated much of their time and energy into elaborating the quality and quantity of wine in Provence.
21 Oct2014
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Off The Beaten Path, Provence History
From valley to hilltop in the Luberon

The Automne colors were just starting to turn when I had the privilege to take Larry and Kathy on a tour through the Luberon valleys and hilltops.
From their hotel near Gordes (La Bastide de Voulonne), we ventured to the first village just 10 minutes away. Oppede-le-Vieux.
02 Oct2014
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Escorted Travel Perks, VIP Itineraries
Yoga, Culture & Cuisine

What better place to immerse yourself in yoga than in Provence. The serenity of the landscape is the perfect inspiration for loosening those muscles and taking long, deep breaths. It’s the perfect location for winding down and indulging in life’s simple pleasures such as good cuisine, basking in the sun, walking among vines and olive groves and, of course, treating yourself to the benefits of yoga.
I have the wonderful opportunity to provide day excursions for Exotic Yoga Retreats in my home region of Provence.