Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Don’t Miss These Transhumance Events in Provence May 25, 2021Weather Moves If you are in Provence in the spring or fall, you might see the movement of sheep and goats to greener pastures – transhumance. These organized transhumance events in Provence are kid-friendly and entertaining. Watching several thousand animals moving through village streets is worth experiencing. Seasonal weather dictates the direction of the animals’ …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Glanum Glorious Views Near St Remy de Provence January 14, 2015Glanum a Roman oppidum, protected by its fortified walls once housed a flourishing community. The settlement stood on a hillside in the shadow of the rocky, crests of the Alpilles slopes. The Franks in 260AD destroyed Glanum. The population was forced to resettle on the valley floor, giving rise to St Remy de Provence. Today, the busy D5 …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Uncovering Glanum from a Pile of Rocks in Provence September 28, 2016Nutmeg is reasonably certain she is not the first person to walk through the Glanum archaeological site, near St Remy de Provence, and consider that mankind is relatively insignificant in the passage of time. Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Rocks to rocks Glanum a Roman oppidum, protected by its fortified walls once housed a flourishing community. The …Continue Reading
Inspire · Learning French · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees Immersion in the Heart of Glanum’s Ancient Ruins: Learning French Differently December 3, 2025Have you considered learning French on holiday? Virginie Van Der Wess lives in Provence with her family and offers French immersion homestay experiences. Located near the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, Virginie curates a custom holiday experience that suits each client. In this case, Jon and his wife Marie were interested in learning about Glanum, the …Continue Reading
