Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Joyeuse Pâques! Easter in Provence April 7, 2017The bakeries are full of hand made chocolate, the church bells have stopped ringing last Thursday only to burst to life on Sunday morning, and just about everyone is planning a large meal that is sure to include some local lamb and spring veggies. The biggest difference between Easter here and North America …Continue reading here to …Continue Reading
Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Rebecca Whitlocke · Taste Chestnuts, Collobrières and Cogolin November 23, 2015In the fall, there are fêtes celebrating the season of the chestnut – or marron. The sweet chestnut is known as the châtaigne and is a frequent visitor to autumn dining tables and village fêtes. Collobrières is a main town for the chestnut industry and is also famous for cork production it is reputed to …Continue Reading
Inspire · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur European Heritage Days / Journées Européennes du Patrimoine September 15, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Every year in France there is a fantastic initiative called the European Heritage Days (Les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine) where residents and tourists have the opportunity to access many historical, cultural and architectural sites for no or heavily reduced entrance fees. This year the days are held on the …Continue Reading
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
