May I brag for a moment? Just look at how beautiful these landscapes are, even at this time of year. Most of these pictures were taken with my phone, as many were impromptu pit spots on the side of the road. Which is your favourite photo? Let me know in the comments below.
Early morning in Gordes.
Spring in Provence
I’ve noticed a sudden change this weekend in more visiters to the area. (Basically in the form of jostling for the parking spot outside my house).
Early Spring is wonderful time to visit Provence. Easter weekend is when many businesses re-open after the restful winter months. Although the poppies may not be out yet (soon), the evergreen Cypruses and olive trees colour the landscape as well as the flowering blossoms. I’ve learned to appreciate the low season pastel light in the villages because without leaves on the trees, you can see more clearly the beautiful architecture.
Here are some photos from my travels around the area in the last 3 weeks. Enjoy!
Spring in the Luberon, Provence
The view at sunrise from the Terrace of Le Circle Republicain in Gordes. Come here early to brush shoulders with the city workers before they start their day.
I couldn’t decide between this one and the one above!
This is the view from the top of Goult village, where you’ll find Giuseppina’s wonderful cooking school Venise en Provence. Just 3 weeks ago, this really looks like winter in the Luberon but I love it. You’ll always see smoke rising from the chimneys of stunning farmhouses as well as vineyards burning their cutting from the vines.
Early Spring in Les Alpilles, Provence
The view from Aureille. I stopped on the side of the road, curious about some ruins at the top of the hill. I followed a couple teenagers on what seemed like a secret path. Wearing entirely the wrong footwear, I nearly killed myself but love this picture! The things I do for you guys…
So much of the landscape of les Alpilles is made up entirely of evergreen olive trees. Therefore, the colours don’t change dramatically throughout the seasons. Perfect for long walks in the low season.
It’s hard to do these little flowers justice. Because of the rain we’ve had this year they are sprouting up with more force than usual throughout all the vineyards and olive groves in the area. A carpet of fausse roquette! So lovely.
This is from a photo shoot last week with a young couple at the castle ruins of les Baux de Provence. The bushy plants in the foreground are lavender. Perhaps it’s because I’m a photographer but I love moody skies! (for photos anyways). If you’re also a fan, see some of my photos from Iceland.
I spent quite a bit of time wandering in these orchards. The strong smell of the blossoms were intoxicating. These apricots have already bloomed but there are still many blossoms to come out such as the cherries in the Luberon.
Blossoming trees as far as the eye can see.
White flowers on one side, and pink on the other! Love it.
Camargue
Have you seen the photos from my visit last week with the flamingoes? See them here: Flamingoes in Provence.
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