Ashley Tinker · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur August Village Festivals in Provence August 5, 2015This is most certainly the busiest month here in Provence while at the same time – oddly very calm as well. All the Northern French head to the sea and sun, as indicated by the stressful traffic reports radiating out of Paris, for a lengthy summer vacation. You really …Continue reading here …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Fête de la Renaissance – 03 and 04 August – Villeneuve Loubet August 3, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: I really enjoy all the traditional festivals in France and it doesn’t matter when you visit the French Riviera you will always find some type of celebration or traditional event to attend. Traditional festivals here are based on historical re-enactments, patron saints, food (including chocolate, bread, chestnuts), the wine …Continue Reading
Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Orange Festival on the French Riviera May 29, 2015The Côte d’Azur and its surrounding countryside, in fact the whole of the département of the Alpes-Maritimes, is covered in historic fortified hill villages; some well known, others hidden and secret. There are literally hundreds and many of them have an annual festival of some sort celebrating their artisanal or historical traditions. Keep reading about …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste Pumpkin, Apple and Raisin Curry – a Warming Recipe October 31, 2016It’s suddenly very chilly and autumnal, so warming dishes are very welcome. This recipe is especially so because it makes use of some of the colourful pumpkins that are brightening market stalls in Aix. For this, I used a shiny red potiron, but any sort of squash would work. Serve in deep bowls a vegetarian …Continue Reading
