Ashley Tinker · Inspire A Christmassy Weekend in Avignon December 16, 2015These trees can be bought at the “Marché de Sapin” on Rue Carnot that is impressively open 7 days a week until Christmas! Today and tomorrow Avignon is particularly in the mood for some Christmas spirit. Carols are playing all throughout the town and the fairy lights have been left on! The …Continue reading here …Continue Reading
Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Wander around the Brocante in Aix en Provence June 25, 2015Enjoy Jill’s wonderful photos of the market in Aix-en-Provence. You can read more about how to navigate brocantes in Provence here and see more of Jill’s wonderful photos here.…Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Christmas Ideas from Provence December 19, 2014By late November, the Christmas markets in Provence are in full swing. Individual cabanas decorated with festive trimmings line the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence. In a short walk, you can buy some gingerbread (pain d’épices) to go with your foie gras, stock up on a few santons for your crèche and have a glass of …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Savon de Marseille a Provencal Tradition December 14, 2015Over 600 years! Talk about a recipe that has stood the test of time. 72% vegetable oil 28% moisture content Small amounts of salt and soda ash A cauldron with the perfect amount of heat Large moulds for the appropriate cure time A little Mistral to help with drying Start to finish the time required …Continue Reading