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A Day in the Luberon

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July 2nd 2012
It is our second full day in Provence and we ventured out to the Luberon area to see a monastery where they grow lavender, a olive oil museum and a lavender museum. We took a very scenic drive through the small towns (and at least 20 round abouts) of Provence on our way to the Abbeye de Senanque, a 12 century monastery well-known for growing lavender. It is one the most photographed places in ... read more

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