Ménerbes
Some may already know this town as author Peter Mayle wrote his book, A Year in Provence, from this town. At one end is the Citadelle, a miniature fortress of the 16th century, and at the other end the cemetery and the chateau du Castellet, where the expressionist painter Nicolas de Stael lived.
Like many towns in this area, religion took a toll. The town lasted as attack of 12,000 Catholic troops for a 14 month period. Most of the attack of course was on the Chateau du Castellet, at the western end of Ménerbes. In the end, the battle ended as the villagers ran out of water -- there were too many fires to put out. Today the streets are pleasant, the town has beautiful colours and there are restaurants and cafes to enjoy.
One of the most important stores in any town, the Boulangierie Patisserie
I just enjoyed the range of colours of the doors and windows.
Interesting streets work their way up to the high points at each end of the town.
Being high up was a factor that saved the town from many attacks, although the big attack was successful.