Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Need 5 Reasons to visit Cotignac August 6, 2015Cotignac’s permanent population hovers around 2,300 people. The official count swells on a sunny Tuesday when throngs of visitors appraise market stalls on the main street — Cours Gambetta. A column of plane trees provide welcome shade to vendors watching their stands that are heaving with tempting melons from Cavaillon, fresh goat cheeses and intoxicating …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste The Forcalquier Market In Pictures April 10, 2017Forcalquier market is just as beautiful as many other large Provençal markets. It’s in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region and is located close to Valensole. If you vacation around this area, your visit will most likely include the Gorges du Verdon. If you’re lucky, you’ll be in this region in July, where you’ll see the vast expanses …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Pottery Day Out in Saint Quentin la Poterie September 27, 2016During our recent stay at Mas d’Augustine in Langudoc-Roussillion, we took a quick drive to check out the nearby village of Saint Quentin la Poterie. Saint Quentin has had a history of pottery making for centuries. Kilns (where the clay is baked) date back to the 13th century here. …Continue reading here for Ashley’s photos and …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Taste Tellines à la Persillade, a simple market dish December 8, 2016Tellines (pronounced tellEEne) There was a little commotion yesterday morning at Saint Remy de Provence market. Gilles, the oyster and mussel vendor, placed a large tub of tellines at the front of his stall. First to notice, with coffees in hand at 8 am, were the other foraines (market workers). …Continue reading here for details on …Continue Reading
