Ashley Tinker Our Renovation in Provence: The Builders Arrive May 24, 2016Up until now, Robin has been doing all of the renovation to standard building codes (he has done some serious homework and seems to be the only person around here actually following the rules). We knew we would always need a little help with one thing – knocking down the wall that separates the kitchen …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Christmas Markets and December Events in Provence December 3, 2015December is upon us! I haven’t even begun my Christmas shopping. Oh my… The Christmas markets have already started here in Provence but now it’s getting serious. Stacks of foie gras and artian chocolates are piled high in the grocery stores, the smell of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine is already …Continue reading here …Continue Reading
Inspire · Paul Shawcross · Provencal History & Traditions The Pont Julien at Bonnieux August 19, 2015The Luberon in Provence is best known for its beautiful ‘villages perchés’ which visitors flock to in large numbers especially during July and August. Many are unaware of the existence of Pont Julien and indeed some visitors simply stumble upon it while visiting the most well known of these villages, Bonnieux. Named after the nearby …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions The Donkey of Provence Le Bourriquet July 28, 2015A.A. Milne may have made Eeyore famous in his Winnie-the-Pooh books, however in reality the hardworking donkey has been helping humans out for thousands of years. The equines family of horses, donkeys and zebras all has a long history. There are even some prehistoric references. The experts are divided as to whether horses or donkeys …Continue Reading
