Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Renovation in Provence: Garden Transformation September 21, 2016This tiny garden of ours has endured quite a lot since we started renovating last December. There’s been so much debris, stones, machinery, and all sorts to the point where we often could barely get in and out! It’s not much to work with, but I think it’s improved enormously. …Continue reading here for Ashley’s before …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Taste Figues Sauvage Wild Figs August 31, 2015Now is the time to pick wild figs in Provence. White and violet figs alike are ripe on the wild ‘figuier’ trees that grow anywhere close to water sources here in Provence. I’m always amazed how these resistant (almost invasive) trees can root themselves between rocks and grow 30 feet …Continue reading here Fig Recipes …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur May Events in Provence May 2, 2016May in Provence is the continuation of annual flower markets and the beginning of the abrivado season. Horse festivals, running of the bulls…For me, the season really starts with the 1st of May celebrations in Arles where the Fête des Gardians …Continue reading here for Ashley’s comprehensive list of events in Provence this May from flowers …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Puces Brocante à Carpentras – Sunday Flea Market December 9, 2015The photo is just an example of the great mix of treasures you’ll find at Carpentras. The Sunday antique market at Carpentras is my favourite weekly antique market. As you may already know, the town of Isle sur la Sorgue is the king of antiques in the south of France. If you are looking …Continue …Continue Reading