Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Saturday Market Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes is the Best July 26, 2023One of the best things about coming to our home in Sablet is shopping at the weekly outdoor marchés in towns and villages throughout the region … or at least it is for “foodies” like me. Why would you buy fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, or fish at one of those supermarkets on the outskirts …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Spend A lovely day at the Sault Lavender Festival August 1, 2018I do enjoy a good festival – whether it’s a big County Show in England or a small local food event in France such as The Honey Fair at Goult this year. With that in mind, the signs for the Fete de la Lavande at Sault were too much to be ignored so yesterday Andy …Continue Reading
Julie Whitmarsh · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Saturday is market day in Apt and I love it! November 25, 2016I always think it’s a shame that we don’t have the same approach to markets in England as they do in France. As I sit with my first coffee of the day and a ‘pain au chocolat’ in a cafe in Apt, the whole town is bustling, full of people and chatter. Continue reading here …Continue Reading
Julie Whitmarsh · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Visit My 3 Top Picks for Small but Perfect Provencal Markets May 17, 2018There is something wonderful about a traditional French market and over the years we’ve spent a considerable amount of time ambling around them in different towns across the Country. The nice thing is that each area expresses its own identity through its markets – with the wonderful seafood stalls, full of Langoustines and other delights …Continue Reading