Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Provence Côte d’Azur Spring Events and Festivals in 2025 March 3, 2025Spring 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 plum trees bloom in March …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur What’s On? November Events in Provence 2018 November 6, 2018November in Provence. Bring on the chestnuts! Have you ever had crème de marrons (chestnut cream)? It’s like a gourmet version of Nutella. How about chestnut honey? Now that’s different! Are you in the holiday spirit yet? The massive amounts of high-quality chocolate boxes at the supermarkets are tempting me… Has anyone made a Christmas …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur November and December Events in Provence November 14, 2016If you’re in Provence for the holiday season for the first time, you’ll notice that Christmas is not celebrated with the same gusto as in Northern parts of France or colder climates in general. However, there are some fantastic markets to get you into the mood for gorging on artisan …Continue reading here for Ashley’s list …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Discover January Events in Provence – What’s On January 8, 2019Sea Urchins, Truffles, and Long Walks The villages of Provence become quiet after the holidays. People tend to stay in, stoke their living room fires, and leave a pot au feu (stew) on the stove for many hours. There are fewer festivals that celebrate one particular type of local produce that I so much love. …Continue Reading