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
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Provence for the Holidays a Christmas Tour December 21, 2021Holidays in Provence Tree branches drip with sparkling white lights and the spicy fragrances of clove, cinnamon and star anise scent the air. Laughter bubbles from the market stall selling vin chaud. “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” ~Alice in Wonderland No indeed. Provence is magical during the Christmas season. France is …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