Smoke, blush or rosé? We are not debating the colour of the Provencal sky at sunset in the Alpilles but rather trying to choose between Blackbird and Vanilla Sky cocktails. And we haven’t even looked at the L’Ambar Sunset Lounge tapas menu. L’Ambar is an open-air cocktail lounge near Eygalières …

Cinema has been a huge part of French culture for some time, from classic movies set in Provence to celebrating undiscovered films at the Festival de Cannes. You can visit beautiful cinemas to enjoy locally-run showings of historical programming while you visit parts of France, or enjoy French influences in …

What are you serving for dinner on February 14th? Here is a 3-course Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu that is easy to prepare, but complicated enough to let that special someone know you care.  It’s no surprise that we suggest pairing the dishes with our Mirabeau Pure rosé. But, what about …

Christmas punch is not typically Provencal, but as cocktails have become more commonplace in France, it’s time to celebrate with a festive punch recipe from Lindsay’s Feast. What better way to celebrate the Christmas holidays than with a spiced gin punch? Make the base for this cocktail with all the …

 Winter Festivals and Events in Provence So many images of the Provence and the Côte d’Azur are summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s …

Suppose you are looking for a fun gin cocktail. In that case, this ghostly gimlet cocktail recipe from Maison Mirabeau is frighteningly delicious if you are looking for the perfectly spooky for your Halloween festivities! Add a dash of activated charcoal powder to the cocktail shaker for that touch of …

Provence is known for its delicious Mediterranean cuisine and fresh ingredients. Agriculture in the region benefits from a warm, arid climate making it a suitable environment for growing olives, grapes, almonds, tomatoes, zucchini, spelt (epeautre) and stone fruits. Traditional regional dining customs call for long, slow meals where you enjoy …

During crisp walks in Autumn woods, and admiring the rich colours of turning foliage, forage a handful of brambles from the hedgerows along the path. Blackberries are the perfect accompaniment for this delicious Blackberry and Rosé Cocktail, a “Bramble Cobbler” that shines with the citrus aromas of our Pure Rosé …

Unlike the abundant shopping in the heart of Saint Remy de Provence, the village of Eygalières has only a handful of boutiques. However, what this town lacks in retail opportunities, it makes up for with places to eat and drink. The following list of cafés and restaurants in Eygalières is …

In the unlikely event of leftover rosé in your fridge, we have some great recipes! These rosé ice cubes are the perfect addition to a summer cocktail or to cool down your rosé during a hot summer day without watering it down. They look so pretty too. Continue reading here …