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Mouriès: Heart of the Alpilles

In the heart of the Alpilles, Mouriès captures the essence of Provence—where golden light pours over olive groves, vineyards, and stone villages that glow at sunset. Known as the olive oil capital of the region, the landscape here stretches with silvery trees that have nourished generations and flavored the Provençal table for centuries.

Markets brim with fragrant herbs, sun-ripened produce, wheels of goat cheese, and baskets of warm bread. Meals invite long conversations, whether it’s a glass of local rosé enjoyed beneath the cypress trees or a rustic dish of ratatouille savored at a countryside table. Here, nourishment is more than food—it is connection, joy, and the art of slowing down.

Life in Mouriès moves at a gentler pace. Stroll through narrow lanes, pause in shaded squares, and let the Mediterranean breeze carry you through the rhythm of daily life. From the painter’s palette to the farmer’s market, Mouriès embodies the timeless beauty of Provence that has inspired artists, chefs, and dreamers alike.

Mouriès isn’t just a stop on a map—it’s an invitation. To linger, to taste, to wander, and to embrace the heart of Provençal living.

Tour Highlights

• Daily writing workshops with Richard

• Exclusive home-away-from-home accommodations 

• Local guides and experiences

• Daily breakfasts and lunches with a Provençal flavor

• Private ground transfers 

• Oohing and aahing (while learning!) over the beauty of the flavors, sceneries and culture of the countryside of France

Accommodations

Nestled in the heart of Mouries, a small picturesque village in the Alpilles, the mas Respelido embodies authentic Provence. This peaceful place is the new landmark created by architects Liliana and Alain Meylan, who collect the most beautiful residences steeped in history within Les Domaines de Chabran. Committed to regenerative tourism, Respelido reflects their passion for the respectful restoration of old buildings. The mas Respelido brings together several buildings. The two main ones, the mas and the summer house, evoke the charm of the past with all the comfort attributes of a modern luxury residence. The 19 m swimming pool is nestled in a veritable green setting, where old rose bushes and fragrant jasmine blend harmoniously. 

Itinerary

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Get To Know Richard Goodman, Author of French Dirt...

Richard Goodman is the author of French Dirt: The Story of a Garden in the South of France. His other books are The Soul of Creative Writing, A New York Memoir and The Bicycle Diaries: One New Yorker's Journey Through 9-11. He has written for The New York Times, Harvard Review, Creative Nonfiction, Vanity Fair, Ascent, Saveur, River Teeth, North American Review, Hippocampus, French Quarter Journal and the Michigan Quarterly Review. He co-edited The Gulf South: An Anthology of Environmental Writing. He writes about living in rural Louisiana and sundry things in a newsletter. 

Richard's essay, "The Wheaton Girl," was published in the Fall 2025 issue of North American Review.