Ashley Tinker · Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur July Events in Provence 2017 July 6, 2017Contributor blog post by Ashley Tinker: Juillet/July Events in Provence 2017 It’s full summer here in Provence. The cigales are singing (quite loudly I must say!) and the sunflowers and lavender are in full bloom. The ballet (or science?) of knowing when to open and close your shutters has been mastered for all those without air conditioning. We’ve gotten …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Inspire Sunflowers in Provence the Summer Flower February 20, 2020What’s in a Name? Sunflowers are synonymous with Provence, their bright smiling faces adorning paintings and postcards throughout the region. With brilliant yellow petals, sometimes known as rays, their resemblance to the summer sun is unmistakable. Stunningly beautiful these dazzling flowers conjure up the very essence of summer, especially summer in Provence. Along with the …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur July Events in Provence July 7, 2015July is the month of music, theatre and markets celebrating specific local produce. Here is a selection of events going on in Bouches du Rhône and Vaucluse regions of Provence. There is certainly no shortage of things to do! …Continue reading here…Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Summer Access to the Calanques Near Marseille August 5, 2022Access to the Calanques National Park is controlled this summer due to damage to the ecosystem caused by the burgeoning numbers of visitors and increasing fire risks. The Calanque de Sugiton, which used to attract up to 2,500 people daily, is limited to 400 entries in peak season. Pre-booking one of the free passes is …Continue Reading