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
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions For the Christmas Creche in Provence Santons are a Must December 4, 2023As a family, we always had a creche at Christmastime. Saying it was handmade makes it sound like a professional job. However, it was anything but rather the result of a haphazard artistic collaboration between my brother and me. Somehow that creche has stood the test of time, and my parents still pull it out …Continue Reading
Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees November 1 is La Toussaint in France Discover the Traditions October 30, 2023This article is about the traditions surrounding La Toussaint by a student who participated in a French immersion holiday with Virginie Van Der Wees. The text is written in English, followed by French text. Please keep reading for those interested in improving their French and learning about the holiday traditions in the South of France. …Continue Reading
Inspire · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Family Activities at Christmas on the French Riviera December 4, 2020The French Riviera is the ideal destination to soak up the holiday season with everything happening including Christmas markets dressed in their finest decorations and lights, food festivals and winter activities. There’s plenty for families to see and do, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune – here are my suggestions to get into …Continue Reading
