Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – 29 Jun to 24 Aug
At the Château de Grignan, every year they present a play in the open air. Read the rest of this entry »
Choralies at Vaison – 1st to 9th August
The 21st Choralies take place in Vaison la Romaine, from 1st to 9th August.
This is a tri-annual event attracting amateur choirs from all over the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Choregies d’Orange
The annual Choregies d’Orange takes place from 11th July to 6th August, in the Roman Theatre. Read the rest of this entry »
Tour de France 14-16 July
The Tour de France visits the Drome and the Vaucluse in July.
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The Garden Room
La Lumière has been a Chambre d’Hôtes for 16 years, from 1996 to 2012. During this time we’ve welcomed people from all parts of the world and we’ve enjoyed their visits enormously. Read the rest of this entry »
Hoopoes and red squirrels
Hoopoes are regular Spring visitors. The huge, heraldic crested Hoopoe, looking like a French tapestry, hops about fearlessly in front of the house, looking for insects under the trees. Nothing fazes him, and if disturbed by humans or the odd cat he spreads his golden crest and stalks away, slowly.
You could mistake him for a Jay, with black and white striped wings and tail, but his head and body are golden. He’s worth coming to see!! Read the rest of this entry »