Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence Winter in Provence Events Calendar 2022 November 30, 2021Winter Festivals and Events in Provence What is winter like in Provence? It’s a good question. So, many images of the South of France are summer scenes; ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation and beautiful people in enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention on social media channels, …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Place d’Albertas in Aix-en-Provence Time for Improvements April 10, 2023According to information from the Mairie in Aix-en-Provence, the long-running saga of this 18th-century square might be resolved soon. The ‘travaux’ should begin quickly and will last nine months. The square dates back to 1745 when the d’Albertas family, who lived in the large building opposite what was then a narrow street, decided that the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Provence Fall Festivals to Discover 2019 Events September 3, 2019Festivals and Fall Events in Provence Fall in Provence directs you towards a heartier menu. Enjoy meat (lamb, wild boar, taureaux, rabbit, fowl) roasted with herbes de Provence, root vegetables and delicious red wine blends. At this time of year, the hiking is fabulous, biking is possible, and golfers might get lucky with an extended …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Grotte Chauvet a Chance to See the Prehistoric Art by Torchlight February 15, 2023The Grotte Chauvet 2 is one of the wonders of France. Called “the cave of forgotten dreams,” it is the near-perfect replica of a cave filled with paintings made more than 30,000 years ago—the oldest ever discovered. Not only is the art recreated, but the entire cave is replicated down to the smallest detail, with …Continue Reading
