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Caroline Longstaffe · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur

Christmas Traditions and the Markets of Provence

December 11, 2017

Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: It’s December in Provence, snow has already sprinkled its magic across the villages and as the nights draw in and daylights fades each day, a bitter chill drapes itself like a frozen mantle across the dark golden, sprawling vineyards. By early December in Provence preparations for Christmas are well underway

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Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Aix-en-Provence Christmas Markets – Dates and Details

November 24, 2017

Cézanne 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.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

The Truffle Markets in Provence – Planning Your Visit and Recipes

November 1, 2017

Truffle Markets It is more common to see summer truffles in the markets than in the past. However, this summer tuber may be related to the “Black Diamond,” but the taste is certainly not as distinctive. There is also a significant price differential between the summer and winter varieties. In peak months, the black truffle

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Markets of Provence and the Cote d’Azur a Reference Guide

August 22, 2017

Welcome to our resource guide for the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. This article is a reference directory to some of the better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. It would be impossible to list every market in the region, and at the end of the day, the best market is the

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Julie Whitmarsh · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Thursday Markets in Provence Another Reason to Cycle in the Vaucluse

August 2, 2017

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: I like Thursdays for many reasons. Not only is it nearly the weekend, or a chance for yoga both in the U.K. and here in France, but there’s also a good handful of Thursday markets to choose from in the Vaucluse. There’s the lovely mid-week one at L’Isle Sur

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Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Shopping & Gifts

A Saturday Drive across the Rhone for Brocante Markets

March 2, 2017

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Not every day starts with blue skies & sunshine in Provence and Saturday was one of those days! When we woke, the rain was drumming on the roof and the whole place just looked soggy, so any thoughts of a bike ride went out of the window and we quickly

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Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Best Markets in Provence: Part II Farmer’s Markets

June 27, 2016

The quality of the produce is impressive here in Provence. However, all produce is not created equal. The first year I was here, I grew many of my own vegetables. I later wondered why I went through all that trouble. There are some producer’s markets where farmers sell their pickings from that morning. How can

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