Ashley Tinker · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur September Events in Provence September 4, 2015The bull running, local village fêtes, pastis and rosé drinking aren’t slowing down just yet. Here is my selection of the many events going on this month, primarily in the Bouches du Rhône region of Provence. As you can see, I’ve favoured village festivities because these are the hardest to find out about.…Continue reading here…Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Violets at Tourrettes sur Loup February 17, 2015Violets are one of the first signs of spring, a welcome sight as they peep out from grassy banks and the undergrowth in woody areas. At Tourrettes sur Loup they are centre stage in the local economy and also in the annual Fete des Violettes.…Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence Hunting for Lavender Fields in Provence July 6, 2022As I told you in my previous post about my favourite things in Provence, one of them is finding purple fields of lavender under a brilliant blue summer sky. So, of course, our first outing after arriving back in Sablet after our long absence due to the pandemic was to go to Sault to see …Continue Reading
Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur The Apt Lavender Festival Lavender Everywhere August 10, 2016By Vaucluse Dreamer: For the last week, Apt has been turning purple. Over the last couple of weeks, more and more displays like this lavender-themed one have been appearing in Apt. Not only have the fields around the town been scenting the air with Lavender, but purple bunting has appeared, shops have had tables outside …Continue Reading
