At this time of year, the travel nerves start to get really bad. Even though it COULD be a nice summer here at home, we know that it is highly uncertain. Like for so many others, Provence is the ever-present travel destination and it is no wonder at all. It is teeming with attractions, unique accommodations, the sun, the sea and the easy-going lifestyle are a draw for tourists from all over the world, of course. June is a good month to travel there when it is a little less crowded and blissful. For me, the accommodation is half the fun. I spend a lot of time finding places that have that little bit extra.
One place I remember well is Chateau de Trigance, a medieval fortress, located in Hautes Provence, near the Alps.
The fortress is now a hotel with only 10 rooms, and the rooms are truly special.
This is where we lived, there’s a medieval feel to it all, isn’t there?
The door to the room…
…and right outside the hotel room you could sit here and enjoy the view and eat breakfast.
Dinner is served under this impressive arch.
And here I am, writing in my travel diary. What did I write? Well, “that the room was satisfactory but that’s more than you can say about the food in the restaurant. Cool environment with horrible food.” I can admit this far afterwards that I wrapped the inedible duck in a napkin and threw it out into the alpine landscape… oh, how shameful.
Where would I like to go next then? I have found a five-star little gem located in Eze just 10 minutes drive from Nice, perched on a 400 meter cliff, what a place!
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