Search Results for: lavender harvest

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

12 Wineries Grape Reasons to Visit Lorgues Terres de Vins

June 3, 2021

Why Visit Lorgues? Another agricultural town in the Var might not be on most travel agendas. But, if you love food, wine and history, it should be. Lorgues is a magnificent old Provencal village surrounded by olive groves, wheat fields and wineries – the Lorgues Terres de Vins. Wine is an economic driver for the

Continue Reading

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

2021 Summer Festivals in Provence & Cote d’Azur

June 1, 2021

What’s On in the South of France? During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender is in bloom at this time of year, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music

Continue Reading

Guest Post · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Springtime at the Aix-en-Provence Markets

May 19, 2021

Provence takes a long time to wake up in the morning. Especially on market days in Aix-en-Provence. It may be cold, grey, and dark when the market vendors arrive, but eventually, the market starts to buzz when the sun rises. Vendors begin arriving at 5:30 am for set up. I imagine it’s a slow process,

Continue Reading

Dessert · Guest Post · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Figs and Chocolate Make a Delicious Tart

April 14, 2021

Almost indescribable, the scent of a fig tree full of almost ripe fruit is a fragrance that is both sweet and earthy, it’s summer in Provence. The scent is distinctive, almost arresting in the open air, however, in a closed space can be overwhelming. And, you can eat too many! Most fig tree varieties produce

Continue Reading

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Colours and Tastes of Autumn in Provence

October 9, 2020

Fall Shades In Provence, autumn’s arrival can be subtle. Not long after the grape harvest, the vines start changing colour. Vineyards turn shades of golden-yellow and deep-red signalling that the rootstock is ready for a rest. The Plane trees (Platanes) that provided welcome summer shade drop their large brown leaves in noisy, crunchy piles. Along

Continue Reading

François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Try this Fall Dinner Party Menu with Provençal Flavours

September 18, 2020

Autumn in Provence Fall is a beautiful season in the South of France, but regardless of where you live, the season’s arrival signals shorter days. The lingering summer light becomes more radiant, casting an ethereal golden hue across our dinner table. You can enjoy the residual effects of Provençal summer without the oppressive heat of

Continue Reading

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Provence Fall Festivals to Discover 2020 Events

September 1, 2020

Festivals and Fall Events in Provence Fall in Provence directs you towards a heartier menu. Enjoy meat (lamb, wild boar, taureaux, rabbit, fowl) roasted with herbes de Provence, root vegetables and delicious red wine blends. At this time of year, the hiking is fabulous, biking is possible, and golfers might get lucky with an extended

Continue Reading