Ashley Tinker · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur November Events in Provence 2 November 3, 2015Persimmon or ‘Kaki’ fruit. These beautiful fruits are meant to be picked after all the leaves have fallen off the tree. When I asked my local greengrocer what to do with them – she picked one up in front of me and devoured it – with the juice all over …Continue reading here for Christmas …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Must See in Provence: Abrivado-Bandido August 5, 2016This past weekend, in our small town, there were constant animations of live music, parades, and lots and lots of bull running to celebrate Bastille Day. While visiting Provence, you must see one of these abrivado-bandido events. Before the weekend tall steel barriers were installed all along the main road. Continue reading here for more of …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur What’s On October Events in Provence 2018 October 6, 2018October in Provence The grapes have been picked and now the nets have been placed at the bottom of the olive trees ready for this year’s harvest. The bright green traditional Alpilles olives vertes cassées have appeared in the markets and every store. Even olives are seasonal in Provence. Also in season, plums of all …Continue Reading
What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Lu Festin de Nissa Nice celebrates May April 29, 2015What is the celebration of spring in Nice la Fête des Mais? Phoebe has the answer. On the 1st of May and then every Sunday throughout the month, Nice celebrates the arrival of spring. This custom dates back to Roman times when a “Mai” (a large pine tree felled in the nearby forest) was displayed …Continue Reading
