Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Enter this Provence Rosé Fragrance Holiday Contest December 1, 2020Let’s face it; we all need a drink this year. It’s time to celebrate the end of 2020 with some Provencal rosé fragrance! None of us could have predicted that these sayings – social distancing, bubble, cohort, quarantine, lockdown, and self-isolation – would be commonplace. Now that mask-wearing is encouraged, and shaking hands is not, …Continue Reading
Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees Discover the Christmas Traditions in Provence December 18, 2020Holiday Traditions Christmas in Provence takes place, as in most regions of France, with family. It is a traditional holiday loaded with Christian symbols. The festivities start at the beginning of December at the time of Saint Barbara. Noël en Provence se passe, comme dans la plupart des régions de France, en famille. C’est une …Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal History & Traditions · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur What is the History Behind the Santons of Provence November 27, 2017Contributor blog post by Mirabeau Wine: Sir Francis of Assisi established the tradition of nativity scenes in 1223 with live enactments by people and animals during the midnight mass on Christmas eve in his church of Greccio, Italy. The tradition halted after the French Revolution, when many churches were closed. In 1803 the Santons of …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Aix-en-Provence Christmas Markets – Dates and Details November 24, 2017Cézanne 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. …Continue Reading
