The best sites to see around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Last August we were in Provence, in the area around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence for a couple of days.…
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7 Villages to Visit on your Dream Holiday in the Luberon
Provence immediately conjures up images of lavender filled fields, beautiful farm houses and manoirs with…
Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Provence
An iconic natural landmark in Provence, similar to Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume, Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a…
The cultural highlights of Provence
The Provence, part of the PACA region, one of the richest in France, is the…
Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
The din of cicadas, the southern French accent, a glass of Pastis at a table outside…
Aix-en-Provence Old Town
The Aix-en-Provence old town is enchanting: shady squares, elegant town-houses, lively open-air markets, … everything contributes…
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Aix-en-Provence
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Aix-en-Provence is arguably one of Provence’s most famous squares with…
Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence
Paris has its Champs-Élysées, Nice its Promenade des Anglais, Marseille its Canebière and Aix its…
Place d’Albertas, Aix-en-Provence
Almost facing the Natural History Museum of Aix-en-Provence lies the elegant Place d’Albertas, certainly one…
Aix-en-Provence Cathedral
A sacred place for thousands of years, the Aix-en-Provence cathedral has become a religious landmark in…
Pastis from Provence
Pastis is almost like a religion in Provence where the best pastis is found. “Il…
Aix-en-Provence History
A brief account of the history of Aix-en-Provence. Romans origins in Aix The Aixois (the area…
Calissons from Aix-en-Provence
Calissons are a Provencal sweet treat composed of a light paste of crystallised melon and…
Chocolate Mendiants
As little Christmas delicacies, chocolate mendiants are part of the Provençal tradition and the thirteen desserts.…
Provençal Tomatoes and Aubergines / Tomates et aubergines farcies à la Provençale
Provençal Tomaotes and Aubergines are a delicious vegetarian dish which is often cooked in Provence where…
Pissaladière (French onion pizza)
Pissaladière is a sort of like a cheese-less pizza .. this is a typical lunchtime…
Pistou – Provençal pesto
Pistou (Provençal pesto) is typically Provençal and is a sauce made with basil, garlic, olive…
Aioli
Aioli is a sauce based on garlic, egg yolk and olive oil is widespread from Catalonia…
Learn about the traditions of Christmas in Provence
Christmas in Provence starts with the Sainte Barbe celebrations on the 4th December and culminate on Christmas…
Les Baux-de-Provence: a beautiful village!
The site of Les Baux-de-Provence is situated 15 km from Arles and 25 km from…
Explore the little town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The little town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence lies in a beautiful countryside against the backdrop of the Alpilles…
Explore the Alpilles mountain range in Provence
If you are looking for a postcard image of Provence, that of authentic Provençal atmosphere,…
Calanques of Cassis, Provence
The Calanques of Cassis are a unique geological formation in Provence, usually comprised of limestone…
Lacoste, Provence
Opposite the village of Bonnieux, Lacoste is set on one of the Luberon’s most impressive…
Colorado of Rustrel
The unexpected Colorado of Rustrel ranks among Provence’s most beautiful attractions. Situated on one of…
The most beautiful sites in the Luberon, Provence
The Luberon is a protected mountainous mass in the département of Vaucluse, in the south…
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Provence
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a charming village lying on the bank of the Sorgue River. Fontaine was…
Discover the Provençal village of Gordes in the Luberon
The village of Gordes is perched on a rock at 635 metres high, on the…
Discover the village of Roussillon in the Luberon
Roussillon lies in the northern part of the Luberon, between the petit Luberon and the…
What to see in the Provençal village of Ménerbes
The old village of Ménerbes is situated on a mountainous spur 230 metres above sea…