The Curious Forager: Wild Leeks and Rocket
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The Curious Forager in Provence: Wild Leeks and Rocket

One of the wonderful things about living in the countryside in Provence is taking advantage of the free food found all over the landscape. Any amateur forager can benefit without putting their lives at risk! (Although my other half gets quite anxious when I’ve come back with a pile of …

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Summer Lavender Village Festivals @CuriousProvence
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August Village Festivals in Provence

This is most certainly the busiest month here in Provence while at the same time – oddly very calm as well. All the Northern French head to the sea and sun, as indicated by the stressful traffic reports radiating out of Paris, for a lengthy summer vacation. You really …Continue …

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Alpilles Wine Tasting AOC Les Baux de Provence
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Alpilles Wine Tasting Around the Vineyards of AOC Les Baux de Provence

The first weekend in June was the ‘portes ouvertes’ of the 12 vineyards that comprise the small appellation of AOC Les Baux-de-Provence here in the Alpilles. They were celebrating the 20th anniversary of the creation of their small AOC. These vineyards are located next to some of the most stunning …

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July Events in Provence

July is the month of music, theatre and markets celebrating specific local produce. Here is a selection of events going on in Bouches du Rhône and Vaucluse regions of Provence. There is certainly no shortage of things to do! …Continue reading here

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Vin de Noix
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Vin de Noix – Fête de la St Jean

June 24th, Saint John’s day, is the traditional time in Provence to pick green walnuts for walnut wine. Yes, it is a specific day but if you manage to find some new walnuts on the ground during the next couple weeks- your walnut wine should turn out just fine! Just …

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