Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Amazing Cosquer Mediterranée in Marseille Immersive Experience April 14, 2022Cosquer Mediterranée recreates the prehistoric cave paintings which exist 35 metres below sea level near Marseille in an underwater labyrinth investigated by speleologist Henri Cosquer. Of course, 20,000 years ago, the cave-dwellers could wander in and out of these dwellings where they drew the wildlife of their habitat: sea animals, bison, penguins, horses and seals. …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Taste Gastronomic Weekend in Marseille (à la Marocaine) February 7, 2017I have always heard great things about Moroccan hospitality. However, I was still surprised when Asma, French Moroccan blogger of Culture Cherifienne, invited me to her home in Marseille for a weekend. We had never met but soon become acquainted through a common excitement for both food and culture. Before I knew it, I was …Continue Reading
Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Understanding and Tasting The Real Bouillabaisse of Marseille April 3, 2015During a visit to a restaurant at the Vieux-Port in Marseille, we sampled “charter” Bouillabaisse. Bouillabaisse is a seafood soup with pieces of fish and crustaceans. The soup is so special that in 1980, eleven of the top chefs in Marseille created the “Bouillabaisse Charter”. Ginger and Nutmeg’s original blog post: The Real Bouillabaisse of Marseille is reproduced …Continue Reading
Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence The Salon des Vins at Châteauneuf-du-Pape March 23, 2017Want to taste some of the world’s greatest wines for just 10 euro? Then come to the Salon des Vins in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The 8th annual Salon takes place on on Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9, 2017. It’s an opportunity to taste some fabulous wines in a relaxed setting. The Salon will run from …Continue Reading
