Goat Cheese

Herbed Goat Cheese or with Peppercorns for Relaxed Entertaining

October 3, 2017

Entertaining should be easy. Invite your neighbours over for drinks and serve this simple appetizer - goat cheese with herbs or peppercorns.…

Appetizer · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Three Dips Perfect for Summertime Entertaining

August 25, 2017

There is nothing like summer for easy, unfussy entertaining. These three dips – olive tapenade, a goat cheese version and a caviar of aubergine – are Mirabeau Wine adaptations of Provencal classics. Provence is often called a cold country with a hot sun because as soon as the sun’s down you will feel too cold to …

Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provençal Asparagus Tart or Tarte aux Asperges Recipe

May 3, 2017

Light and crisp puff pastry covered in creamy goat's cheese, salty ham and topped with the season`s best Asparagus gently roasted to perfection.…

Cheryl Shufflebotham · Local Food Producers · Taste

Banon A Land of Goat Cheese, Lavender, and Wheat

October 13, 2016

The small perched village of Banon, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, is authentic Provence at its best. Banon wasn’t at the top of my list to see but was a spur-of-the-moment stop. What a surprise! I had no idea that it would prove to be the most photogenic village in the region. Read Cobblestones and …

Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Goat Cheese, Figs and Ham

October 4, 2016

You need to try this recipe while there is still a chance of finding zucchini flowers and fresh figs in the markets of Provence...otherwise you will dream about it all winter.…

Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg · Road Trips South of France

Goat Cheese and the Village of Banon

July 4, 2016

Check out the Luberon views high up on the hill in the village of Banon. It is a great place for a hike or lunch, and home to the fastest dog in France, Dabir a Saluki. If you are lucky enough to be there in lavender season enjoy the brilliant shades of purple and mauve of the …

Liz Lord · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Lunch and Tempting Reasons to Visit Banon

March 8, 2016

Liz Lord and her husband Mel run an annual tour called Hidden Provence, based out of a private home near Forcalquier guests spend 8 nights (7 days) together exploring an “unspoilt area of Provence.” Liz wrote the following post after they finished the guided trip, but before the memories of Banon faded. “On the slate …

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6-Bedroom Villa a Provencal Farmhouse Sleeps 12

Mas de Grivet is an elegant, well-equipped family home that sleeps 12 in six en-suite bedrooms. Whether you're spending the holiday with extended family or a gathering of friends, this gorgeous property is a wonderful place to enjoy your stay in Provence.

Alpes de Hautes Provence
Luberon
Six Bedrooms

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Lourmarin Self-Catered Rental Apartments

Les Olivettes, once a Provencal farmhouse in the Luberon, has 4 spacious rental apartments only a 4-minute walk from the centre of Lourmarin.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

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Seaside 2-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche

A sunny waterfront apartment with panoramic views, Plage Privée, is on the top floor of a 1950s art deco building by the beach.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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Sablet Village House Holiday Rental

A beautiful stone house with 3 bedrooms located in the middle of Sablet, within walking distance of the boulangerie and more. This wine village is known for its Côte du Rhone wines.

Vaucluse
Three Bedrooms

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French Riviera 2-Bedroom Holiday Apartment

Chez Nous is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse apartment on a quiet pedestrian street known as Villefranche-sur-Mer's garden street.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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Provence Marketplace

Hand Rolled Beeswax Candles

Lucienne is one of the signature candles fabricated by Apis Cera. Rolled by hand these 100% pure beeswax candles come in a box of 9. The honeycomb wax is rolled around a cotton wick with an approximate burning time of 5 hours.

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The Art of Antiquing in France Book and Gift Set by Sharon Santoni

Treat yourself or a loved one to an exclusive gift set from the My French Country Home Boutique, featuring: • An exclusive signed copy of The Art of Antiquing in France • Custom The Art of Antiquing in France bookmark • A unique antique monogrammed French napkin • One of the two floral notebooks • A My French Country Home tote bag, ideal for adding a touch of French flair to your daily routine

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Fig-scented Home Fragrance Diffuser

A beautiful glass diffuser perfumes your home with the heady Provencal scent of ripe figs in the summertime - like a siesta in the sun. This fragrance is created exclusively for Rose et Marius in France's perfume capital Grasse.

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Quilted Tote Bags in Provencal Fabrics

These large tote bags come in a range of Provencal fabrics. Whether you choose lavender, wild flowers or one of the other two patterns these sturdy bags are light yet strong enough to carry all the necessary accessories and even a laptop. The bags are made with printed and quilted fabric and have solid handles.

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels

Made with 100% jacquard cotton these tea towels from Remember Provence are ideal for the kitchen and as gifts. Made in Provence they are very absorbent with a sufficiently thick fabric but are quick-drying. This version has a playful sardine pattern.

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Sunflower Design Provencal Table Linens and Cushions

Provence's sunflower for your home with this beautiful collection in two background colours (white or blue). Choose from tablecloths (of different sizes), runners and cushions. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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French Linen Table Runner

A linen table runner that is the perfect combination of rustic and refined. The embroidered stitching enhances the neutral-coloured linen. Add this French Address runner to your collection.

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Liquid Shower Soap from Provence

Imagine a typical Provencal relaxed lunch with chilled rosé under the arbour. These Rose et Marius liquid shower soaps are paraben-free. Made with olive oil from Provence and exclusive fragrances created in Grasse. Find these refillable soaps in beautiful 5* hotels, top-quality restaurants, or your home.

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Maison Pichon Braided Ceramic Baskets

My French Country Home is showcasing Maison Pichon braided ceramic baskets. These decorative pottery stands are beautiful decorations but equally practical on your kitchen counter for fruit or other objects. Available in two colours, the Maison Pichon products are handmade in Uzes.

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Goat Cheese

Herbed Goat Cheese or with Peppercorns for Relaxed Entertaining

Three Dips Perfect for Summertime Entertaining

Provençal Asparagus Tart or Tarte aux Asperges Recipe

Banon A Land of Goat Cheese, Lavender, and Wheat

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Goat Cheese, Figs and Ham

Goat Cheese and the Village of Banon

Lunch and Tempting Reasons to Visit Banon

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