About The Luberon Spy

Got 8 tabs open in your browser? Patience wearing thinner than a crรชpe? Overwhelmed with choosing Insta-gorgeous villages?

Chill, The Luberon Spy is here. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Here’s what matters to people like you and us:

Rockin’ good health. Total freedom. And indulging in hard-earned cash without the guilt. You know, splurging on chic Airbnbs, Michelin restaurants, and enjoying the South of France like the fancy pants we secretly dream of (even if we’re not the great-great-great grandkids of Countess Emma of Provence).

And our pet peeve? Wasting valuable time and energy on fake butter, flaky people…and that fluffy piece on “Best Luberon Villages to Visit” by someone who spent 48 hours in the area.

We’re Jenny and Jรฉrรดme, the wife-and-hubby duo behind this travel site.

The Luberon Spy was born when we took the plunge and moved to the sunny South. After years of Parisian life, followed by a Normandy stint, a twist of fate landed us right in the heart of Provenceโ€”in a quaint, little Luberon village.

Once settled, we turned into weekend warriors, conquering spot after spot with our camera and tiny dachshund in tow. Before we knew it, we’d checked off almost every Luberon village on our must-see list.

Then, our international squad started dropping in. Suddenly, we were swamped with questions and requests for insider tips.

We get it. The online searches, guidebook skimming, and bookmarking of blogsโ€”it’s enough to make you dizzy like eating too much Chantilly crรจme with Nutella even when you told the waitress, “No, do not put those in my dessert, please.”

You need the real deal.

Like locals who breathe the Luberon village life, speak French + English, and are chatty with Christophe and Aurรฉlie down the street.

You know, the types who stroll to a village cafรฉ for breakfast (sometimes half-asleep sans shower), can sketch a map of the Luberon villages from wine-soaked memoryโ€ฆand have lived in the region through winter, spring, summer, and fall. ๐ŸŽต

Lucky for you, we are your Luberon village insiders. 

On our blog, you’ll find helpful tips, travel guides, and anything that can make your trip planning more exciting and less hair-pulling.

Since weโ€™re keeping it real, weโ€™ll also share some personal stories, like what Provenรงal life is like and whatโ€™s up with dog poop everywhere in France?! ๐Ÿ’ฉ

Our mission?

To serve up clear, straight-talkin’ tips and intel, making your trip planning a breeze and savoring every drop of joy from your holiday.

Whether it’s your first rendezvous with Provence or your 12th, there’s one non-negotiable: Creating heartwarming, soul-stirring, and truly unforgettable memories with those who mean the world to you. โค๏ธ๏ธ

And if we can play a part in creating that magic, well, it’s mission accomplished.


Jenny Austria

JENNY
Writer and founder
I’m a market analyst-turned-copywriter who loves traveling solo to faraway lands. You can read my Luberon profile here, Globetrotters profile here, and my LinkedIn page here.

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Jร‰Rร”ME
Photographer
I’m a French film editor. You’ve probably seen my work at the Cannes Film Festival, during Paris fashion week, or in Drake’s or Dua Lipa’s music videos.

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OSCAR
Clown
I’m a wirehaired dachshund, and I’m highly skilled at disarming people. I’ve been to many Luberon villages, and I know where the wild boars live. Wanna rub my belly?