Art in Forcalquier Celebrating 10 years of Les Ateliers Ouverts
Artists Inspired by ProvenceGuest PostInspire

Art in Forcalquier Celebrating 10 years of Les Ateliers Ouverts

The artists and artisans of Forcalquier celebrate their 10th anniversary! From July 28 through 31, dozens of creators and galleries of the association Les Ateliers will open their doors throughout the town, providing an opportunity to discover work that is as diverse as it is captivating. In addition, the Ateliers …

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Artists Open House Forcalquier
Artists Inspired by ProvenceGuest PostInspire

Artists Open House a Reason to Visit Forcalquier

The artists and artisans of Forcalquier open their doors for the ninth edition of Ateliers Ouverts from July 29th through August 1st, 2022. Les Ateliers Ouverts Truly a celebration of creativity, the event takes place throughout the town with street entertainment, outdoor photo displays and art shown in galleries, shop …

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The Forcalquier Market In Provence
Ashley TinkerMarkets in Provence and Cote d'AzurTaste

The Forcalquier Market In Pictures

Forcalquier market is just as beautiful as many other large Provençal markets. It’s in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region and is located close to Valensole. If you vacation around this area, your visit will most likely include the Gorges du Verdon. If you’re lucky, you’ll be in this region in July, where …

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Forcalquier views @Vauclusdreamer
ExploreJulie WhitmarshVillages Towns and Cities

Incredible views of the Citadelle and Art in Forcalquier

This morning I hopped in the car and headed across to Forcalquier, a short distance from us in the neighbouring Department of Alpes-De-Haute-Provence. Monday is its market day and provides the perfect excuse for a visit (if such a thing is needed?). It is a lovely drive along the northern …

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Aigo Blanco Restaurant #Forcalquier
Hilda StearnRestaurant RecommendationsTaste

Where are we going to eat in Forcalquier on a Sunday

Hilda Stearn visited Forcalquier in Haute Provence in the autumn. You can read about the lovely place she stayed and the local spa here. In today’s 24/7 society it is easy to forget that in some parts of France this development has yet to take hold. Arriving late in the …

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Le Mas Pont Roman Bedroom @Hildast
Bed & Breakfasts in ProvenceHilda StearnStay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Forcalquier Walking in the footsteps of the Romans

Hilda Stearn shares a series of posts from her visit to Provence in November.  Don’t wait until the fall to visit Forcalquier in Haute Provence it is beautiful all year round and the summer market is delightful. Read on to find out where Hilda stayed and her impressions of the …

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Rustrel a Luberon Village for a week in Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Rustrel is a Luberon Village Where You Want to Spend a Week

Surprisingly, Rustrel remains under the radar for many visitors to the Luberon Valley. This village is just a few minutes from Apt, the largest town in the area. Yet retains an old-world Provencal charm. If someone had a week in Rustrel, what would you suggest filling the days? We asked …

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Western Facade Salgagon Priory
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottFrench Decor & GardensInspire

Visit Salagon Remarkable Gardens and Priory in Mane

Close to Forcalquier, the artistic centre of the Alpes de Haute Provence is a truly remarkable historic site in the village of Mane. The Salagon priory and its gardens with over 1,700 plants. The day we visited was a blinding, hot July day when not as much as an ant …

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Sisteron Vallee du Jabron Vallee du Jabron Haute Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Our Top Touring Ideas for the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is nature’s patchwork quilt featuring mountains, gorges, rolling valleys, lavender fields and pockets of remote villages and busy towns. The Durance River plays an essential role in this department that features high mountain peaks of the Alps and the lower alpine foothills with remote villages. While there are other …

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Vallee de Jabron #ExplorefProvence @PerfProvence

Visitor Guide Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is nature’s patchwork quilt featuring mountains, gorges, rolling valleys, lavender fields and pockets of remote villages and busy towns. The Durance River plays an essential role in this department that features high mountain peaks of the Alps and the lower alpine foothills with remote villages. While there are other …

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