Le journal des Gîtes de Bel-Air · Vaucluse N° 40 — 1 November 2023 – 30 November 2023
L’Écho de Bel-Air
L'Echo de Bel-Air n°40
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The season is over, and all the decorations in the Place du Commerce have been removed.
Now is the time to clean up the green areas. As for the interiors of the gîtes, they will be the subject of serious maintenance (installation of a ramp on the staircase, (the 2 gîtes) the reorganisation of the cellars following the installation of photovoltaic panels, renewal of the lounge (yellow gîte) new textilene chairs (red gîte).
We take great care in welcoming our holidaymakers to ensure that their stay is as comfortable as possible.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Chrysanthemums are loved all over the world. Generally speaking, the flower symbolises happiness, fidelity, honesty and friendship, and conveys a message of hope, joy, loyalty and long life. However, its meaning varies depending on where you are in the world. Here are a few examples:
IN ASIA
Chrysanthemums are revered throughout Asia. It is the ultimate symbol of happiness and good health.
The Japanese have made this flower their national symbol and celebrate the «Festival of Happiness» every year. In China, the name of this flower means ‘the essence of the sun’.
IN EUROPE
Chrysanthemums represent colour and warmth in the heart of autumn.
IN FRANCE, BELGIUM AND GERMANY
Chrysanthemums are traditionally associated with mourning and All Saints' Day, simply because they are the most beautiful flowers of autumn. However, the new cut flower varieties tend to embody longevity and joy.
IN THE NETHERLANDS
Whilst the chrysanthemum symbolises autumn in this country too, it is traditionally given to mark the 13th wedding anniversary.
A favourite tourist spot
VAUCLUSE FOUNTAIN
Visitors are charmed by the many traces of the village’s glorious past, such as the ruins of the Château des Évêques de Cavaillon (12th century). The Church of Saint-Véran-Sainte-Marie, a listed historic monument, was built on the ruins of a pagan temple. It is dedicated to the saint who, according to legend, rid the region of a fearsome monster, the Couloubre. In the centre of the village stands a column erected in 1804 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Petrarch’s birth.
PETRARCH'S GARDENS
I’ll let you in on a secret. It was thanks to Olivier, our guide on the sketching walk, that I discovered this place, which I’d never been to before. That’s right!
I wanted to share this magnificent place with you. In the heart of the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, stroll along the river Sorgue to the Jardin de Pétrarque.
Take a stroll through the Jardin de Pétrarque in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, relax along our beautiful river, read a book in the sunshine. Or, if you look up, admire the Château des Évêques in Cavaillon.
A calm and relaxing place to daydream!
HERE WE ARE!
I owe you an explanation. The CALAVON cycle route is now on Google. Thanks to the trompe l'oeil and the decoration, we have become a landmark for users of the cycle route. A lot of people on the cycle route stop off, take photos which are free to use, and some even ask me to come in and have a look around. We've succeeded in recreating a village where life is good.
