Blog – Inspiration for a holiday in the Provence
Come and find inspiration for a holiday in the Provence. Find out about things to do near Le Rêve Provençal in Mirabel-aux-Baronnies.
Join us on a journey of discovery through this diverse region.
New blogs are added regularly. Blogs about walks and bike rides, fun outings, activities for children and about, for example, the most beautiful Provençal villages.
Happy reading!
Margriet & Erwin
Lovely Tour du Grès walk from Sainte Jalle
On a sunny afternoon in November, we did the Tour du Grès walk from Sainte Jalle. The autumn colours were gorgeous, it was about 18 degrees and the sky was bright blue. Ideal conditions for this beautiful walk....
The vultures of Rémuzat
Watching the vultures of Rémuzat is a popular outing for our guests. Also for our guests with children. It makes sense, as it's impressive to see these huge birds of prey up close. Don't forget to bring binoculars to...
Visit to the Palace of the Popes and Avignon
Located on the Rhone River, Avignon is well worth a visit. A typical southern French city, including narrow streets, pretty squares, see-through views, nice shops and many restaurants where you will find delicious...
Croix de la Montagne de Bluye walk
The Croix de la Montagne de Bluye walk officially starts in St-Léger-du-Ventoux, but we parked our car on a beautiful late summer day where the walk crosses the D40. This is less than half an hour away by car from Le...
Taking a dip in the Cascade d’Aubres
What is better than enjoying wonderfully cool water on a hot summer day? Our tip: the Cascade d'Aubres. An easily accessible waterfall. And a nice outing to do with children. Exploring by bicycle Recently we had...
Climbing Mont Ventoux on bike
Climbing Mont Ventoux on bike, which cyclist does not want to that? There are some climbs that you just want to do as a cyclist. Think of Alpe d'Huez, the Tourmalet or the Stelvio. The Mont Ventoux is also on the...
The Col la Vôte walk
The 16.1 kilometre long, but technically easy Col la Vôte walk from the village of Montaulieu is a must in every season. We walked it ourselves on November 20th, with still some beautiful autumn colours. In the sun it...
Top 10 of activities with children in the Provence
Are you planning a holiday with children in the Provence? Be sure to read on. We made a top 10 of activities with children in the Provence. The activities are all close to Le Rêve Provençal and are quite different in...
Lavender in the Provence
Who says Provence, says lavender. Lavender in the Provence attracts many tourists every year. And rightly so, the landscape turns a beautiful purple and it smells wonderful. But did you know that there are different...
The delicious black olives from Nyons
Castles in the Provence
The Loire region is known for its castles, but there are also many castles in the Provence. There are no fewer than 600 castles in the Drôme. In the immediate vicinity of Le Rêve Provençal you will find many castles,...
The apricot and vineyards cycle route
The Drôme Provençale is a wonderful area for cycling. There are also many signposted cycling routes. One of those cycling routes is the Abricots et vignes or the Apricots and Vineyards cycling route. And the nice thing...
A pleasant walk from Piégon
From our neighbouring village Piégon you can do a really pleasant walk. The name: Hameau des Géants, or the hamlet of the giants. This walk from Piégon starts at 3 kilometres from our gîte Le Rêve Provençal and has...
Why spend late summer in the Provence
In this blog you will find an answer to the question: why should you spend late summer in the Provence? The Provence is extremely popular. Rightly so. But most tourists come mainly during the summer months. While it is...