Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Christmas 2017: Festive events and activities on the French Riviera December 19, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: The Zone B school holidays over the Christmas period run from 22 December and finish 7 January so it’s a good time to use the fortnight’s break to partake in some festive activities. As well as the usual Christmas markets that pop up each year in every town, there are …Continue Reading
Inspire · Margo Lestz · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Holiday Musings from Provence December 5, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: As the holiday season approaches, I hope everyone is getting ready for some happy times with friends and family, or maybe just a nice, quiet break from the normal routine. Whatever type of season you are planning, I hope it is filled with joy. As for me, I’m working away …Continue Reading
Beatrice Carrot · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Creating Holiday Magic a Provencal Christmas Creche with Adorable Santons December 11, 2024St 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 reenactment of the birth of …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Christmas in Provence December 7, 2018Dutch-born Anne-Marie Simons is a traveller. She studied in Paris, worked in Brussels and then moved to the United States where for a long time she worked only to support her travel-bug. Today, Anne-Marie and her husband Oscar reside in Aix-en-Provence where she continues to hone her writing. The following is an excerpt from her …Continue Reading
