The city of Aix-en-Provence and the delicious calissons have had a common destiny for several centuries. It is one of the emblematic delicacies of Provence and is one ... Read more!
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Chocolate Mendiants
As little Christmas delicacies, chocolate mendiants are part of the Provençal tradition and the thirteen desserts. The Provençal tradition of the mendicant order The colours of their ingredients are ... Read more!
Lemon Tart – Tarte au citron
A classic lemon tart has a wonderful balance of lemons and a crispy sweet base. Tart enough to tingle on the tongue and delight your senses! About Menton ... Read more!
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 aubergines (eggplant) and tomatoes are full of flavour. This recipe is often made ... Read more!
Pissaladière (French onion pizza)
Pissaladière is a sort of like a cheese-less pizza .. this is a typical lunchtime snack easily found in boulangeries in Provence. A pizza base is topped with ... Read more!
Pistou – Provençal pesto
Pistou (Provençal pesto) is typically Provençal and is a sauce made with basil, garlic, olive oil and salt. Unlike Italian pesto, the one from Provence does not necessarily ... Read more!
Discover the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
The region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is made up of six départements in south-eastern France. Casually known as “PACA” or “Région Sud”, the region is bordered by Italy to ... Read more!
Aioli
Aioli is a sauce based on garlic, egg yolk and olive oil is widespread from Catalonia to Italy, passing by Provence. The Provençal version often includes potatoes which along ... Read more!
Christmas in Provence: Traditions and Celebrations
According to tradition, the Christmas celebrations in Provence begin on the 4th of December on Saint Barbara’s Day and end on the 2nd of February at Candlemas. The ... Read more!
Les Baux-de-Provence: Best Things to See
In the heart of the Alpilles, Les Baux-de-Provence is a picturesque emblem of medieval heritage and natural beauty. I have been to Les Baux several times and somehow ... Read more!
Calanques of Cassis, Provence
The Calanques of Cassis are a unique geological formation in Provence, usually comprised of limestone or granite; they are made up of deep, narrow valleys with sharp edges, ... Read more!
Lacoste in Provence: What to See and Do
Opposite the village of Bonnieux, Lacoste is set on one of the Luberon’s most impressive sites. Perched on the northern slopes of the Petit Luberon Mountain, this charming ... Read more!
Colorado of Rustrel
The unexpected Colorado of Rustrel ranks among Provence’s most beautiful attractions. Situated on one of the largest ochre quarries in the world, the Colorado of Rustrel was, at ... Read more!
The most beautiful sites in the Luberon
The Luberon is a protected mountainous region in the département of Vaucluse, in the southeast of France, which shelters a huddle of charming villages. Let’s discover some of ... Read more!
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse: Experience the Ultimate Beauty of Provence
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a charming village lying on the bank of the Sorgue River. The locality was built around its source in a dead-end valley at the feet of ... Read more!
Gordes Revealed: Discover the Stunning Acropolis of Provence
The village of Gordes is perched on a rock at 340 metres high, on the south flank of the Vaucluse plateau, above the plain of the Calavon River ... Read more!
Roussillon in Provence: What to See and Do
Roussillon lies in the northern part of the Luberon, between the Luberon mountain and the Vaucluse Plateau. The village is famous for its ochre quarries that were exploited ... Read more!
Ménerbes in Provence: What to See and Do
The old village of Ménerbes is situated on a rocky outcrop 230 metres above sea level. The territory of the commune reaches the top of Petit Luberon in ... Read more!
