Winter

The Best Mulled Rosé Wine Recipe

December 8, 2021

Mulled wine is a fantastic warm drink to enjoy on a cool winter’s eve. Plan to visit a Provencal Christmas market for a rush of holiday spirit. The mulled wine vendor is usually easy to spot, as there are patrons standing around enjoying a hot mug. If you’re looking for a beautifully robust cocktail to …

Inspire · Liz Lord · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

French Riviera Winter Festivals and More

January 7, 2019

Wishing you the happiest 2019! Hoping that readers have had a restful festive season – locking out the realities of the world for a few days. French Riviera Winter Festivals The ferris wheel in Nice might soon be “taking a rest” but the French Riviera never sleeps. Your waistbands may be straining, but it is possible …

David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Provencal Winter Menu for Cold Nights and Good Friends

January 7, 2019

Provencal Winter Menu Winter. Part of me wants to hide under a woollen blanket in the early evening darkness and consume copious amounts of heavy food. Bring on the butter, cream, fat, and carbs… put on the pounds and brace myself against the cold winds and inevitable rains and blizzards. The other part of me …

Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Maison Mirabeau Wines

A List of Things to Do in Winter in Provence

February 23, 2018

Provence is synonymous with sunshine, lavender and rosé wine and can get a little hectic in the summer months (July and August). So, we’d like to share what we love about Provence the rest of the year, especially in winter! Firstly, it’s much calmer people-wise. The climate can also be amazing with t-shirt weather during …

Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence

February sun in Provence Coming out of Hibernation

February 19, 2018

Since arriving back in the UK after Christmas it seems that it hasn’t stopped raining and most days we appear to have moved directly from dawn to dusk with what appears to be no actual sunlight in between. It just hasn’t got light and to be honest it’s felt as if we have been in …

Barefoot Blogger · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Winter Market in Uzes: It’s Not Quite the Same

March 10, 2017

If you’ve visited the Saturday Market in Uzes during tourist season and hate the crowds, you should be here in February. The market is almost the same, minus the throngs of people. This weekend’s market day was sunny and cold — a crisp 45 degrees when I set out. …Continue reading here to see the Barefoot …

Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Take a Mid-Winter break in Provence

February 22, 2017

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: There is something about arriving in the Vaucluse that just makes the stress slip from our shoulders and today’s arrival in the depths of winter was no different. Travelling at this time of year is a little bit more complicated than during the summer as at this time of …

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Seaside 2-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche

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Studio Apartment Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

Surrounded by vineyards, the air-conditioned studio apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area.

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Cotignac Farm House Holiday Rental for 6

The Old Farm House is a restored farm house in Coitgnac a delightful village in the heart of the Provence Verte in the Var. The home comfortably sleeps 6 people in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration.

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Rental Home in Crillon-le-Brave for 6 People

Designed for indoor-outdoor living, Villa Armajeva has three spacious bedrooms and all the modern comforts for a family vacation. Enjoy the views from any one of the terraces. The Crillon-le-Brave village centre is steps from this lovely home.

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Natural Soap from Provence with Fig Fragrance

Rose et Marius soaps are made with 97% natural ingredients (palm oil-free) and exclusive fragrances. Formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence, this soap has a perfume that will remind you of a fig tree in summer.

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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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Glass Storage Jars with Lavender Design

These hand-painted glass jars are designed in Paris with a red lavender motif. The canisters are suitable for dry goods or even as a flower vase. The jar capacity is 0.4 gallons (1.5 litres), made with transparent, sturdy glass and a wooden lid.

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Flat Spatula Made of Olive Wood

Made out of beautiful olive wood, this 30 cm flat spatula is a terrific gift for anyone who likes cooking. Easy maintenance, wash in soap and water and dry immediately. Not suitable for dishwashers. Sold individually by My French Country Home Box.

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French Linen Tablecloth Fresh Herb Design

My French Country Home brings the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home with this Fine Herbs Linen Tablecloth. Designed with an elegant display of the most beloved culinary herbs, this tablecloth adds a fresh, botanical charm to any dining setting. 100% high-quality linen. Measures: 170x250cm / 67×98″

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Rectangular Linen Tablecloth Citrus Design

This gorgeous linen tablecloth will set a Mediterranean mood in your dining room. My French Country Home chose this citrus pattern for it's bold, playful colours. This rectangular tablecloth measures 170 x 250cm / 67 × 98″.

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Lavender Sachet from Provence “Cyprès”

L'AUGUSTE Provence organic lavender sachets featuring a row of cypress trees. These sachets are decorative objects with a delicate soothing fragrance.

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Quilted Tote Bags in Provencal Fabrics

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Small White Cotton Handbag for Summer

Make your summer style effortless with this Small White Handbag by Tampico Bags from France. Made with durable cotton with elegant leather trimmings, this compact tote is ideal for carrying your essentials while maintaining a sophisticated, minimalist look. Sourced by My French Country Home it comes with a dust bag for added convenience and care.

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Winter

The Best Mulled Rosé Wine Recipe

French Riviera Winter Festivals and More

Provencal Winter Menu for Cold Nights and Good Friends

A List of Things to Do in Winter in Provence

February sun in Provence Coming out of Hibernation

Winter Market in Uzes: It’s Not Quite the Same

Take a Mid-Winter break in Provence

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