What’s on this summer in the South of France? Please note that some festivals open online ticketing early (in April or May) and sell out quickly. 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 …

From June 7 to 22, 2025, in the Alpilles village of Eygalières, the 12th-century Église St Laurent comes alive, hosting ‘L’Espace Entre Deux.’ This exhibition, ‘The Space in Between’, showcases the creativity of 20 acclaimed UK artists, captivating art lovers with a stunning array of portraiture and figurative works. Collaborative …

Potage Parmentier is an easy French cream potato soup that makes a delicious first course. The ingredients are only a few: potatoes, leeks, salt, water, and a little cream. Considering the ingredients, this is most likely a peasant soup, but these days, it is served in some very nice restaurants …

It is possible that lemon tarts were created to tempt the resolve of non-dessert eaters. The irresistible recipe below combines tart citrus and sweet lemony cream. While bakers worldwide craft fabulous lemon tarts, we wanted to showcase this tarte aux citron from Nice. This dessert is la Tarta al Limoun …

Provence has been called many things: a painter’s paradise, perfume capital, land of lavender and light. But what if it were also your open-air racetrack? Ultimate Road Trip in Provence Le Grand Tour Provence, a new luxury road trip by Ultimate Driving Tours, invites you to see this beloved region …

Do you want to learn to speak French or improve your language skills while on holiday in Provence? In 2021, French native Beatrice Carrot and her husband relocated from San Francisco to Toulon, the home of the French Navy (arsenal de Toulon). It was not long before they fell in …

Have you ever considered leaving your familiar lifestyle for a new adventure in a beautiful location such as Provence? Edith Sellier and her husband took that leap. They traded their household appliance store in Liège, Belgium, for a life as goat farmers in picturesque Provence, just east of the perfume …

Social media may be a way to show off your travel photos, but nothing is better than a keepsake that stands the test of time. Travel Journals Gift Idea These travel journals from My French Country Home are beautiful books. Filled with watercolour prints, each journal is 128 pages long, …

Stay a While Villefranche-sur-Mer, an enchanting town between Nice and Monaco along the renowned French Riviera, presents an ideal setting for a long-term rental. This article delves into the advantages of residing in Villefranche-sur-Mer, emphasizing its historical charm, breathtaking landscapes, and a prime location for exploring the greater Riviera and …

My return to Toulon was long overdue, and coffee with Tuula of Belle Provence was a reason to rediscover the city. Locals already know why they love Toulon, but I needed reminding that it is a gem. Many visitors overlook this city unless their ferry from other Mediterranean destinations lands …