Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer Who Knew? June 8, 2016Planning a visit to the Camargue to see the white horses? Here’s another stop to add to your list. What I love about living in France is not only the opportunity to travel in this fabulous country but also the chance to re-learn history. What I never expected, though, was to find biblical folklore. Who …Continue Reading
Inspire · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions French National Anthem La Marseillaise the History of the Song July 12, 2019Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: It took a Revolution France’s rousing national anthem, the Marseillaise, was written during the French Revolution. In 1792 the Revolution was in full swing, and all the monarchies of Europe were nervous. It made them uneasy to see people rise up against a king, and it was in their best interest to …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Provence Fall Festivals to Discover 2022 Events September 2, 2022Festivals 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 · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions A French Superstition: Bread and Bad Luck February 13, 2017Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: The French are a superstitious lot. They have many traditions that predict whether good or bad luck will follow a certain action. One such superstition states that you should never lay bread on the table upside down. It’s widely known that this action invites bad luck – maybe even …Continue Reading