Established in 2007, the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles covers the mountain range and its flanks. As a protected natural area, there are restrictions on construction and park usage. However, the artifacts from human settlements discovered in these hills date back to the Neolithic era, and the range is the …

Welcome to our list of the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. This article is a reference directory by day of the week to better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be …

2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide As December approaches, the countdown is on for holiday shopping. In our 2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide and Our Provencal Marketplace, we have collected some of our favourite creators from Provence and beyond. These made-in-France products are for the home (table, kitchen and décor), fashion, …

When you think of global food capitals and delicious street food, does Marseille spring to mind? If not, Taste the World in Marseille: Marseille Cuisine by the Marseillais will convince you to book a trip and stay long enough to explore the city’s neighbourhoods and discover the innovative chefs and …

Virginie Van Der Wees wrote this article about Black Friday in Provence. She is a mother, wife, and French teacher who offers language immersion holidays near Aix-en-Provence. The text about consumer shopping trends in France is written in English, followed by French. Please keep reading for anyone interested in improving …

Where to See Art in Provence In a place that inspired so many famous artists, including Paul Cezanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Nicolas de Stael, among countless others, there is no lack of opportunities to see art in Provence. We have compiled a list of places …

When I read on Kristin Espinasse’s blog “French Word a Day,” that her husband Jean-Marc, a wine professional, offered wine tours in Provence, I was in touch faster than you can open a screw-top bottle. We settled on a date for wine tasting in the Bandol and Cassis appellations. Although …

I created this festive “swaddled” oyster recipe with vinegar, endives and pomegranate seeds. The cooked oyster recipe was inspired by ancient Roman cuisine, especially for producer par excellence Florent Tarbouriech from the Etang de Thau. Made with his famous “Special” oysters and their particularly sweet, iodized hazelnut flavour, this recipe …

France was the most significant wine country in Europe in 2023. However, the growing season was not without its challenges this year. Italy, France, and Spain are usually the three largest wine-producing countries. Since France, relatively speaking in the “average” between the regions, has done well while the other countries …

This article about Halloween in Provence by Virginie Van Der Wees is bilingual, written in English, followed by French text. For those interested in improving their French and learning about the traditions of Halloween in the South of France, please keep reading. French Immersion Holiday Celebrating Halloween in Provence As …