Inspire · Liz Lord · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur A Round-up of Holiday Festivities on the French Riviera November 30, 2018French Riviera in December The Mediterranean coastline is more than just a summer adventure playground. December is a very festive season on the Côte D’Azur. Welcome to the South of France – all year round! Yes, there is the sparkling blue Med – but don’t be shy – you can enjoy the Riviera 365 days-a-year. …Continue Reading
Inspire · Paul Shawcross · Provencal History & Traditions The Pont Julien at Bonnieux August 19, 2015The Luberon in Provence is best known for its beautiful ‘villages perchés’ which visitors flock to in large numbers especially during July and August. Many are unaware of the existence of Pont Julien and indeed some visitors simply stumble upon it while visiting the most well known of these villages, Bonnieux. Named after the nearby …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Fontvieille Stone the Foundation of Provence February 4, 2016Writer Alphonse Daudet described his affection for the town of Fontvieille and its windmills as follows: “Ce coin de roche qui m’etait une patrie et dont on retrouve la trace – êtres ou endroits – dans presque tous mes livres” The translation: This corner of rock was a homeland to me, one which can be …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb Book Review: Death on the Riviera June 30, 2016The following post is an interesting book review by Mary Jane on Death on the Riviera by John Bude, Poisoned Pen Press in Association with the British Library, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2016. Being a fan of mysteries, and an amateur mystery writer myself, I like to check out what is being published or re-published in my preferred …Continue Reading
