Ashley Tinker · Inspire A Christmassy Weekend in Avignon December 16, 2015These trees can be bought at the “Marché de Sapin” on Rue Carnot that is impressively open 7 days a week until Christmas! Today and tomorrow Avignon is particularly in the mood for some Christmas spirit. Carols are playing all throughout the town and the fairy lights have been left on! The …Continue reading here …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 · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur French Riviera Christmas Holidays Family-Friendly Ideas December 3, 2019By Access Riviera French Riviera for Christmas With the start of Christmas school holidays, we’re counting down to Christmas with a whole range of family-friendly activities or places to visit during school holidays. If you’re thinking two weeks is a looooong time to keep your kids entertained, then take a look below for my suggestions …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