Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Fraises des Bois Discover Foraging for Strawberries in Provence July 4, 2016Did you know that wild strawberries grow in Provence? I couldn’t believe it when Robin first pointed them out to me. In this climate, you’ll often find the plants taking refuge in the shade, but they can be quite abundant. Once you recognize the distinctive toothed foliage, you’ll be seeing. Continue reading here to learn …Continue Reading
Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Join me at a Christmas market in Aix December 12, 2014Provence is a lovely place to spend Christmas. You are certainly not guaranteed a white Christmas, but the beautiful markets and sunny skies make up for it. Join Jill at the Christmas market in Aix en Provence here.…Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Not to be Missed Easter Bonnieux Pottery Market April 7, 2017The pottery market at Bonnieux is one of the many events happening this upcoming Easter weekend in Provence. This is one of my favourite pottery markets not only for the artists but for the location. Bonnieux is one of the hilltop towns located in the lower Luberon. …Continue reading here to find out more about this …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Holidays the Fontvieille Foire Gourmande au Gras November 18, 2015Christmas Market in Fontvieille The last Sunday in November there has been for the past 6 years the Foire Gourmand au Gras. This annual market is not for the faint of heart. It’s here that many locals stock up on Christmas seasonal treats from the South West of France. The ‘fat’ festival includes mountains of …Continue Reading