Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions The Donkey of Provence Le Bourriquet July 28, 2015A.A. Milne may have made Eeyore famous in his Winnie-the-Pooh books, however in reality the hardworking donkey has been helping humans out for thousands of years. The equines family of horses, donkeys and zebras all has a long history. There are even some prehistoric references. The experts are divided as to whether horses or donkeys …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
Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Best Markets in Provence: Part 1 Provençal June 23, 2016Just about every village in Provence has a weekly market. Some villages have markets that occur twice a week or even daily! Markets are absolutely my favourite part of living in Provence. We can easily spend a day wandering through the stalls and people watching as we sit at a wonky table with a couple …Continue Reading
Inspire · Our House in Provence · Provencal History & Traditions Lacoste, from the Marquis de Sade to Pierre Cardin April 5, 2016Lacoste is a well-preserved village that sits on a mountain ridge with great views to the east across a valley filled with vineyards and orchards to Bonnieux and the Grand Luberon Mountains. At the top of the village are the ruins of the castle of the Marquis de Sade now owned by Pierre Cardin. Lacoste has …Continue Reading
