Upcoming Event: Sénas-Alsace Christmas Market
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & GiftsMarché de Sénas Artisanal Provence à Alsace
Every year Robin and I visit the weekend-long Christmas market that takes place in Sénas. I love this market because it’s so different than any of the others in the small towns in the Bouches du Rhône or Vaucluse regions. You really get …Continue reading here
Full day Bandol & Cassis Discovery Wine Tour from Marseille
Begin your journey in the medieval village of Le Castellet, perched elegantly atop a wooded hill overlooking lush vineyards. Next, venture into the renowned Bandol wine region.
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