Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur 2025 Summer Festivals in Provence and the Cote d’Azur June 2, 2025What’s on this summer in the South of France? Please note that some festivals open online ticketing early (in April or May) and sell out quickly. During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender …Continue Reading
Inspire · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur European Heritage Days / Journées Européennes du Patrimoine September 15, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Every year in France there is a fantastic initiative called the European Heritage Days (Les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine) where residents and tourists have the opportunity to access many historical, cultural and architectural sites for no or heavily reduced entrance fees. This year the days are held on the …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Puces Brocante à Carpentras – Sunday Flea Market December 9, 2015The photo is just an example of the great mix of treasures you’ll find at Carpentras. The Sunday antique market at Carpentras is my favourite weekly antique market. As you may already know, the town of Isle sur la Sorgue is the king of antiques in the south of France. If you are looking …Continue …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Best Markets in Provence: Part II Farmer’s Markets June 27, 2016The quality of the produce is impressive here in Provence. However, all produce is not created equal. The first year I was here, I grew many of my own vegetables. I later wondered why I went through all that trouble. There are some producer’s markets where farmers sell their pickings from that morning. How can …Continue Reading
