Menerbes, Luberon Valley en Provence
May 7 Goult , Menerbes, Oppede, Provence, Les Roullets Cottage
Bonjour! Awakening from our slumber in our little cave-like abode. Readied ourselves for the day and set off in search of a bakery. Ended up with mostly bread, getting a whole loaf sliced due to a little miscommunication (language barrier). Hopefully I can keep from looking like a puff pastry by the time I get home. Temptations everywhere!
Made the decision to go fetch our car from the parking area. The idea was to go stop by our AirBnB and pick up our luggage on our way out of Goult. Our plans changed however due to a Marathon taking place in the town of Goult and resulting in blocked streets for cars. Managing to get a bit closer with help of local Goult resident. We still had to haul our luggage a bit to the vehicle. Upon leaving or rather trying to leave we got ourselves into more of a bind and had to wait out the race. Thankfully we ended up at a scenic site, a windmill called Moulin de Jerusalem.
Finding a mowed area in the grass we sat down for a little picnic brunch. ( bread, dried apricots, dried figs, and apple slices).
Looking like the race was letting up we made our escape. We made it this time! Our next lodging which only a short drive from Goult between the villages of Oppède and Ménerbes. Our cottage wasn't quite ready upon arrival.
Setting out in search of some food we found the most charming little town by the name of Ménerbes. We settled on a pizza place with outside seating, a Margarita pizza and two great big salads suited our needs just fine.
We stopped a little Boulangie (Bakery) for a little dessert.
Traveling down narrow country lanes lined with wildflowers and old stone walls we found ourselves at Les Roullets Cottage and BnB. What a gem she was all cute and cozy. We fell in love with her straight away.
Lots of french doors to let in the fresh air. A comfy cottage vibe. Settling in we made use of the lounge chairs and pool before the sun left us. Téo enjoyed splashing around in the outdoor shower.
Travel and keeping up with a little one makes a person a bit tuckered out at times. I laid down a bit and rested. Jeff went on jog around the property and checked everything out. He thought he needed his exercise before eating again ;) .
Suppertime again, We headed back to Ménerbes. Reservation made at a little local restaurant called Les Saveurs Gourmandes.
This place had excellent food without the big prices. The chef made us a special dish with all vegetables for a main dish. It was all so yummy!
We enjoyed the chef. He had a friendly relationship with his costumers and came out and talked with us. Caring about the food and the people. A big plus and great PR move. Teo didn't want to sit still the whole time. These kind of meals that come in courses take time. So we took turns spending some time on the street with him watching the swallows find their roost for the night, a stray cat, a few passersby, and now and then a car would clatter by on the cobblestone.
Thankfully everyone seems to like the little boy and we usually pull through ♡. (Teo is showing his first two teeth. Maybe a cause of some of his emotions. They popped through on this trip. Something new for him to work through.)
After a wonderful meal and dessert, on our way out, we met a lady from Vermont that was collecting antiques to take home to sell. Talked a bit on the street corner with her before heading back to our cottage. Great way to end a fun day filled with memories Bon Nuit!
