La Colle en Provence near Forcalquier France Reviews

"commanding views in genuin provencal settings"


Last time we were here was in 2006, and as soon as we arrived on a lovely summerday, we knew why! If you like staying in an authentic lovely provencal cottage with thick stone walls and big oak beams, with commanding views on a valley dominated by oak forests, olive groves and lavendar fields (at night you see the lights of only one farm and far in the distance the city of Lurs), then this is the place to be. Do use the 4x4 the owner provides, the drive is easy and likeble especially as the driver, but as a passenger you do get shaken around a bit. In 2006 our ford mondeo could make the last 2 km drive, but i wouldn't try it again this year. The bad road also keeps unwanted visitors (hikers and bikers) at bay, so you 're garanteed peace and quiet and you get to feel like a rallydriver for the first 10 min of your daytrip.
the accomodation has all the mod cons except airco but you don t really need it. Thick walls keep it cool inside, and if needed you open a window at night as it cools down quickly because of the elevation. (prevents hangovers as well)

As you are in full countryside, expect some wildlife, foxes, hares, owls, deer to name few. You 'll find some annoying bugs flying around (a few flies and wasps in summer) but luckely hardly any musquitos. (not bitten for a forthnight)

This is the first holidayhome we ever came back to in 20 years of traveling and we'll certainly be back in a few years, that kind of sums it up!


25 Jul 2014