David & Karen Taylor · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Bustling Crowd for Antiques at l’Isle sur la Sorgue Market November 10, 2015Contributor blog post by David Taylor: L’Isle sur la Sorgue is not only the Venice of Provence with the river Sorgue running through the town but it is also the antique capital of Provence with its weekly market. Last Sunday, the …Continue reading here Via:: Accommodation in Provence…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
Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Aix-en-Provence Christmas Markets – Dates and Details November 24, 2017Cézanne finds himself marooned between the Foire aux Santons and woolly jumpers at the textile market. It seems strange having the Aix-en-Provence Christmas markets starting up against such a bright blue sky and warm sun, but there we are – the chalets are built and the children’s rides are already in action at the Rotonde. …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts The Art of the Marché de Noël en Provence November 23, 2023As November lists towards the holiday season, Provence begins to unfurl the tinsel and bright nods to Noël are building. Christmas in Provence has many traditions to observe during the three full days of it – from the cacho-fio to the 13 desserts and beyond. The real magic, however, lies within the build-up, and there’s …Continue Reading