
Provence Côte d’Azur Spring Events and Festivals in 2025
Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and …
Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and …

Culinary Earthenware from Vallauris in Provence on Sale
Take advantage of this Remember Provence special promotion on handmade Vallauris culinary pottery and quality jacquard tea towels. The potter is ready to ship terracotta oven dishes (also available in white earthenware), casserole dishes and daubieres. Take advantage of a 20% discount before March 9, 2025. Vallauris was the capital …
Take advantage of this Remember Provence special promotion on handmade Vallauris culinary pottery and quality jacquard tea towels. The potter is ready to ship terracotta oven dishes (also available in white earthenware), casserole dishes and daubieres. Take advantage of a 20% discount before March 9, 2025. Vallauris was the capital …

2025 is a Paul Cezanne Art-Filled Summer in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is always a lovely place to visit, but this year, there is an extra incentive for art lovers with several exhibits featuring Paul Cezanne’s works. The Musée Granet will have an ‘exposition exceptionelle’ from June 28 through October 12, 2025. There will be 90 exhibits – oils, watercolours and …
Aix-en-Provence is always a lovely place to visit, but this year, there is an extra incentive for art lovers with several exhibits featuring Paul Cezanne’s works. The Musée Granet will have an ‘exposition exceptionelle’ from June 28 through October 12, 2025. There will be 90 exhibits – oils, watercolours and …

Meet Artist Jo Charlton her Painting is Inspired by Provence
Jo Charlton is a self-taught British artist who has recently moved back to England after 20 years in France. She has the great fortune to still have a house in Puyloubier, Provence. Having lived in London and Paris she finds the open countryside much more enriching to her soul. She …
Jo Charlton is a self-taught British artist who has recently moved back to England after 20 years in France. She has the great fortune to still have a house in Puyloubier, Provence. Having lived in London and Paris she finds the open countryside much more enriching to her soul. She …

Nîmes UNESCO Maison Carrée is it Really Square?
The residents of Nîmes (Nîmois) are incredibly proud of their Roman heritage. The Maison Carrée is renowned for being one of the most remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, alongside Rome’s Pantheon. Renovated in 1992 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, it has gained even greater fame and visibility. …
The residents of Nîmes (Nîmois) are incredibly proud of their Roman heritage. The Maison Carrée is renowned for being one of the most remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, alongside Rome’s Pantheon. Renovated in 1992 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, it has gained even greater fame and visibility. …

Happy 2024 Holidays from Perfectly Provence
Happy, Healthy Holidays to all! It’s time to wish all our readers the best for this joyful season. However, before we head out on a technology break, we want to acknowledge all our terrific contributors and partners. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase …
Happy, Healthy Holidays to all! It’s time to wish all our readers the best for this joyful season. However, before we head out on a technology break, we want to acknowledge all our terrific contributors and partners. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase …

Creating Holiday Magic a Provencal Christmas Creche with Adorable Santons
St Francis and the Provencal Creche The traditional French nativity scene that represents the story of the birth of Jesus is essentially a Provençal tradition, but it has a long history that began in Italy. In 1223, in Greccio, St. Francis of Assisi is said to have created the first …
St Francis and the Provencal Creche The traditional French nativity scene that represents the story of the birth of Jesus is essentially a Provençal tradition, but it has a long history that began in Italy. In 1223, in Greccio, St. Francis of Assisi is said to have created the first …

Hiking Mont Sainte Victoire in Provence and Learning French
David joined Virginie and her family for a French immersion homestay in July. He wanted to incorporate some sporty challenges while learning French so Virginie suggested hiking to the summit of Mont Sainte Victoire. David wrote the following bilingual text as an exercise to test his written French. Find out …
David joined Virginie and her family for a French immersion homestay in July. He wanted to incorporate some sporty challenges while learning French so Virginie suggested hiking to the summit of Mont Sainte Victoire. David wrote the following bilingual text as an exercise to test his written French. Find out …

Discover the Fragrant Charm of Grasse: A Day in the Perfume Capital of the World
When you find yourself on the stunning Côte d’Azur, set aside a day to explore the enchanting town of Grasse, renowned as the perfume capital since the 18th century. Nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this picturesque region boasts the perfect climate for cultivating fragrant flowers essential for …
When you find yourself on the stunning Côte d’Azur, set aside a day to explore the enchanting town of Grasse, renowned as the perfume capital since the 18th century. Nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this picturesque region boasts the perfect climate for cultivating fragrant flowers essential for …

2024 Holiday Gift Guide Books from Provence our Recommendations
Are you shopping for book lovers? Here is our 2024 holiday gift guide for books from Provence for those on your list who love reading, travelling, and dreaming of France. These books are for anyone who wants a literary “dose” of Provence. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Books Whether you have …
Are you shopping for book lovers? Here is our 2024 holiday gift guide for books from Provence for those on your list who love reading, travelling, and dreaming of France. These books are for anyone who wants a literary “dose” of Provence. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Books Whether you have …