Saignon, anyone?

sistereurope Methuselah Oh to be ridin on the metro oh oh Posts: 2,501	Saignon, anyone? Aug 27, 2007 15:34:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sistereurope on Aug 27, 2007 15:34:03 GMT -5 I came across some pictures of this town while researching our Spring 08 trek through the south of France...have any of you ever been there? It looks really charming...
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Saignon, anyone? Aug 27, 2007 16:42:31 GMT -5

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Sister -- I stayed in a B & B in Velleron in 2002 and shortly after we were there (and it was probably in the works at that time!), it was sold and they now have a B & B in Saignon. Their names are Simone Sanders and Wim Visser. I'm sure you could "google" and have a look at their new spot. I just can't remember the name of their place in Saignon. Villa Velleron was wonderful so I'm sure the new place is as charming.

I have been to the Vaucluse/Luberon area twice now, so if you have any questions, I would be more than happy to try and help.

It is a fabulous place and I would return in a heartbeat. It's #2 after Paris!

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Saignon, anyone? Aug 27, 2007 16:58:07 GMT -5

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Post by luvparee on Aug 27, 2007 16:58:07 GMT -5

Just found a website: www.sejours-et-provence.com/

Les Terrasses de Saignon is the name of their current property. They are great people -- Wim is a fabulous chef and Simone (wife) is a great hostess. They both speak good English so that is a plus.

Enjoy the research!!! One village that is absolutely spectacular and a photographer's dream is Roussillon. Check it out.

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Saignon, anyone? Aug 28, 2007 8:06:24 GMT -5

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Post by sistereurope on Aug 28, 2007 8:06:24 GMT -5

Thanks Joy! Their place looks fabulous...but for this trip I'm afraid that we're going to have to stay in hotels/b and b's instead of apartments. We're flying into Nice and are going to meander our way along the coast from Nice to Barcelona, then fly out of Barcelona. We have a little over 2 weeks (which is not enough time!!) There are so many places I want to see - Saignon being on the list now for sure. It looks SO beautiful!!

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cigalechanta Methuselah Posts: 1,085	Saignon, anyone? Nov 5, 2007 12:39:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cigalechanta on Nov 5, 2007 12:39:04 GMT -5 Saignon is one of our favorite villages. We stayed there at Room with a View and also The Presbytere by the fountain. We also one year stayed at the goat farm in nearby Sivergues.
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sistereurope Methuselah Oh to be ridin on the metro oh oh Posts: 2,501	Saignon, anyone? Nov 6, 2007 8:16:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sistereurope on Nov 6, 2007 8:16:59 GMT -5 I've read about that goat farm - my husband the would be farmer would love it! Maybe we'll try to have lunch there...
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Laidback Senior Member I am easily satisfied with the very best: W. Churchill Posts: 408	Saignon, anyone? Feb 12, 2008 14:27:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Laidback on Feb 12, 2008 14:27:29 GMT -5 Sister, This thread is old but if you are interested I have some photos of lovely little Saignon from our visit this past Oct.
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sistereurope Methuselah Oh to be ridin on the metro oh oh Posts: 2,501	Saignon, anyone? Feb 12, 2008 17:01:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sistereurope on Feb 12, 2008 17:01:08 GMT -5 Laidback, I would love to see your pictures!! We leave on March 20th so I'm getting excited for this trip. Even though we decided to stay elsewhere I still really want to see Saignon...it looks so beautiful.
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Saignon, anyone? Feb 12, 2008 19:38:47 GMT -5

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Post by Laidback on Feb 12, 2008 19:38:47 GMT -5

Staying in Saignon could be a bit inconvenient as it is a quaint little village perched high above Apt with out all the conveniences of a some others. A car would be a necessity for me in order to descend to Apt for provisions on market day and to eat at the Bistro le France.

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annettecinca Guest	Saignon, anyone? Feb 12, 2008 20:06:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by annettecinca on Feb 12, 2008 20:06:43 GMT -5 Beautiful photos, Laidback! Thanks for posting them. Reminds me of Eze.

Becky (Berkeleytravelers) Methuselah Four feet at Palais Royal Posts: 2,613	Saignon, anyone? Feb 12, 2008 20:19:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Feb 12, 2008 20:19:58 GMT -5 That looks really lovely - thanks for posting, LB!
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sistereurope Methuselah Oh to be ridin on the metro oh oh Posts: 2,501	Saignon, anyone? Feb 15, 2008 9:49:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sistereurope on Feb 15, 2008 9:49:32 GMT -5 Laidback, Thanks so much for posting these fabulous pics. It looks really beautiful. We're staying in Lourmarin but I definitely want to visit Apt and Saignon...hopefully I will get some shots as nice as these!!!
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cigalechanta Methuselah Posts: 1,085	Saignon, anyone? Feb 15, 2008 12:07:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cigalechanta on Feb 15, 2008 12:07:04 GMT -5 That's the Presbytere by the fountain! (how I miss it!!!)
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cigalechanta Methuselah Posts: 1,085	Saignon, anyone? Feb 15, 2008 12:08:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cigalechanta on Feb 15, 2008 12:08:45 GMT -5 P.S they serve Gianni's goat cheese
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