Provençal articles Tag

The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas Market: An Event in Provençal Tradition

Celebrate Christmas in the Provençal tradition. In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the holiday season is a time to celebrate Christmas in the purest Provençal tradition. The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas market includes a Petit Marché du Gros Souper, a Santon Fair, and a Designers' Market. There, ...

18
Dec
2014

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 5 things to do on site

at originates a few kilometers upstream at Fontaine de Vaucluse and extends its two long arms around the town. With its canals and water wheels, this Provençal city truly deserves its nickname of "Venise Comtadine". In the Middle Ages, the town was actually a true island, set in the middle of mars ...

30
June
2010

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: an authentic destination in the Alpilles

1- To experience the gentle way of life in Provence Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the birthplace of Nostradamus, is also a typically Provençal destination where the sun shines 300 days a year. Attached to its land and southern lifestyle, this destination perpetuates traditions like the transhumance on ...

15
Sep
2014

The Baux-de-Provence: a magical destination for Christmas.

ages these various characters to illustrate local traditions. Visitors can discover the daily life of a family in the 19th century and a traditional Provençal nativity scene. The shepherd's offering ceremony, called Pastrage, is also represented in a setting depicting Les Baux-de-Provence. A very ...

24
Nov
2023

Arles: 5 Good Reasons to Visit the Capital of the Camargue

he Hotel-Dieu, the former hospital where he was treated for his severed ear... This garden, filled with flowers and colors, is today known as the Espace Van Gogh. 5- To enjoy the Provençal lifestyle. The last of the 5 good reasons to visit Arles lies in the quintessentially Provençal charm of this ...

12
Jan
2009

The Festival of the Guardians: Testimony and Advice from a Tourist in Arles

m, then they proceed to the forecourt of the Notre-Dame de la Major church around 10:30 am. On that day, the riders and their mounts are blessed and a mass is given in Provençal. When I arrived on site, the crowd was so large that I couldn't attend the blessing of the horses. But I could hear snip ...

06
June
2024

Collobrières: visit the chestnut capital in the Var

1- Strolling through this picturesque village The commune of Collobrières in the Var is a Provençal village nestled in a natural setting, away from large cities. In this preserved corner of the Massif des Maures, the chestnut tree reigns supreme and numerous hiking trails invite you to take a st ...

20
Aug
2024

Aix-en-Provence: 5 Things to Know About This City of Art and History

culpted doors and windows, as well as balconies and wrought iron works of art. The beauty of its architecture has earned the city the nickname of the Provençal Florence. She is the hometown of Cézanne. Its rich architectural heritage is not the only draw of the historic capital of Provence. Aix-en ...

20
Aug
2008

Bormes-les-Mimosas: 5 Good Reasons to Visit this Village in Var

To discover the Var capital of mimosa. Classified among the most flowered villages in France, Bormes-les-Mimosas has been bearing this poetically inspired name since 1920 and officially since 1968. This village, acknowledged as the Mimosa capital of the Var region, invites you to discover 90 speci ...

19
Mar
2009

The half-and-half pizza: discovering this Marseilles specialty in 5 questions

eese well melted and a few black olives • on the other half (without cheese): salt-marinated anchovy fillets and a tablespoon of pistou, the famous Provençal sauce made of garlic, basil, and olive oil. 3- Where to eat a good half-and-half pizza in Marseille? Now that you know the most typical ...

06
June
2024

Ansouis: 3 Good Reasons to Visit This Village in Luberon

s worth noting! If you stop in Ansouis, you can admire the remains of its various fortified walls before strolling through its picturesque streets. This Provençal village, which served as the setting for Claude Berri's films Jean de Florette and Manon des sources in 1986, houses a washhouse and se ...

16
Sep
2024

The village of Gordes: a tourist gem in Vaucluse.

the 14th or 15th century. What to see in Gordes? From the square located south of the castle, several streets paved with stones (known as "calade" in Provençal) depart. By taking these alleys, you can discover here and there ancient doors, vaults, and skillfully restored walls made of flat stones. ...

09
Aug
2007

Homemade Bolognese Lasagna: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients for making lasagna for 6 people: 1 box of pre-cooked lasagna noodles. 125 g of grated cheese. 500 g of tomato sauce. 400 g of ground beef. 1 onion. 1 clove of garlic. 2 tablespoons of chopped basil or Provencal herbs. olive oil. 50 cl of milk. 40 g of ...

14
Sep
2007

For Saint Barbara's Day, sow wheat and lentils

When is Saint Barbara's Day? In the Christian calendar, Saint Barbara is celebrated on December 4, at the beginning of the Advent season. St. Barbara, a young Christian woman who lived in the 14th century, became the Patron Saint of artillerymen, artillerymen, miners and firemen. Now, according ...

30
Nov
2007

Stuffed eggplants: a delicious recipe.

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients to make stuffed eggplants for 4 people: - 8 small eggplants - 6 slices of cooked ham - 1 small can of button mushrooms - 1 small white onion - 2 eggs - garlic and parsley - grated cheese - breadcrumbs - olive oil - 1 kg of ripe tomatoes - Herbes de Pr ...

02
Sep
2009

The Lavandou: a more than century-old seaside resort.

setting, with vast sandy beaches and small wild coves. Note: The name of the town of Lavandou has three possible origins: • "lavadou": washhouse in Provençal • a variety of lavender (Lavandula Stoechas) • the Lavendour, an east wind "lévent dur". The first hypothesis is the most likely be ...

29
Mar
2010

The Kings' Cake: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients to make a King's cake for 6 people: 260 g of flour. 20 g of fresh yeast or 1 packet of baker's yeast. 8 cl of milk. 1 egg. 50 g of sugar. 1 pinch of salt. the zest of an untreated lemon or orange. 40 g of soft butter. 150 g of Candied fruits. 1 egg yo ...

05
Jan
2011

The Santons Fair of Mouans-Sartoux: everything to prepare the nativity scene.

sories and decorative elements • books on the history of santons, the art of making cribs, and Christmas traditions in Provence • paintable figurines • Provençal houses... Practical information The Santons Fair of Mouans-Sartoux is held from November 3rd to December 24th, 2023 at the Media Li ...

02
Dec
2013

Visiting Provence in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol

also in these garrigue landscapes that Marcel Pagnol, having become a filmmaker, bought a 24-hectare estate in 1934 to make it, in his own words, his Provençal "Hollywood"! He shot several of his films there, including Angèle (1934), Regain (1937), and Manon des Sources (1952). La Treille: the vi ...

02
July
2015

The lavender festival in Pays d'Apt

tor Place de la Bouquerie Beautiful Brocante Street downtown and Place Carnot Exhibition of old cars with Ecurie 1900-2000 Cours lauze de Perret Provençal Playhouses Place St Pierre Animation and musical atmosphere strolling Downtown Street Golden Bouquets of Lavender Game to be found in ...

27
June
2016