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

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The vultures of Rémuzat

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...

Croix de la Montagne de Bluye walk

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

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

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 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...

Lavender in the Provence

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...

Castles in the Provence

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 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

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...