FRANCE
Aix-en-Provence, Forcalquier & Cassis

Jean de Florette and Manon de Source, My Mother’s Castle and My Father’s Glory - who has not heard of these wonderful books and films of Marcel Pagnol! From our hometown, Forcalquier, we shall take you to the places which influenced Marcel Pagnol in his writing.

During your time with us you will get to know many of Provence’s special tastes and smells. Most of the regions have remained unspoilt and the villages have preserved their local identity and spirit. Inspired by Julian More’s book - Pagnol’s Provence - we show you some of the famous film locations.

We shall walk in the L’Etoile Range, Cassis, Chateau de la Gaude and Pagnol’s Marseille. We shall visit the tiny village of La Treille where much of the film Jean de Florette was shot. Onto Haute Provence with Montagne de Lure, Contadour and Ganagobie - scenes out of “Regain” and “The Baker’s wife.” Join us for the rare opportunity to experience daily life in Provence at the pace of the local inhabitants!

Our Hotels & Cuisine

In Forcalquier we stay on the outskirts of the village, in the countryside, in a hotel which Pagnol himself could have easily chosen; charming and so typical of the real Provence.

It is set in the countryside with a delightful garden, swimming pool and for the energetic, a tennis court. Before dinner you can try your hand at boule while enjoying a glass of the local aperitif “pastis”! Afterwards we travel into the countryside to experience some delightful local restaurants offering real Provincial food.

The final two nights are spent in Cassis, a beautiful seaside port on the Mediterranean. Our hotel is only minutes away from the harbour in a very quiet location with a lovely garden setting complete with a pool and spa. We dine out in the old town and experience fresh Mediterranean seafood both nights.