Bright sharp sunny skies, lunch in the garden with sunglasses! Buds bloom, the landscape changes from burnt browns to dark greens, Poppies peak at you from the fields, all this! and of course all the comforts of home.....

Here you can experience the pleasures of Provence and it's tranquillity in the blossoming Spring. Wake up to the backdrop of sun tinged mountains, stroll across the cut grass then sit at the dinner table for lunch in the garden. Relax and afterwards take just the right type of exercise by strolling along the trail through the woods and prairies of our 30 hectare (75 acre) park and woodlands.

Or visit the bustling markets and experience the rebirth of the earth after the winters hibernation.

Below are a collection of photo reportage of the area by world renowned travel photographer Chris Kapolka, travel photographer Ruud van Ruitenbeek and myself. Chris is a regular visitor to this area of Provence and is responsible for the Provence photo tours project and Ruud is a well seasoned travel writer and photographure.

Here we marvel at the never ending tapestry of the Provencial sky

Farmers constantly change the texture of the scenic views.

Photo Chris Kapolka April 2006

The markets temp us with the colourful wares

Photo Ruud van Ruitenbeek  May 2006

The butterfly works effortless to propagate the new growths . Photo Chris Kapolka early April 2006 The fountains flow with joy in Aix-en-Provence

Go to our next Spring view page   or Discover more about La Colle from our picture gallery here