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Janvier en Provence/January Events in Provence
No snow yet this year! The villages of Provence become quiet after the holidays. People tend to stay in, stoke their living room fires, and leave a pot au feu (stew) on the stove for many hours. There...
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Day Out in the Big City with a Local
Walking Tour of Marseille Offered by a Local Greeter Robin and I have been living in Provence for 2 years and can you believe it- we’ve never visited Marseille except for getting lost in the city on...
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April Events in Provence
The cherry trees are flowering in Provence and there are punnets full of local tasty strawberries varieties at the local veg shop. We’ve officially (only today) moved into our new house and though...
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Velleron Night Market: Marché Producteur/Farmers Market
Velleron night market is one of the best producer’s markets in Southern France. It has been continually included within the 100 “marchés d’exception” in France by the Conseil National des Arts...
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The 9 Best Provençal Markets
My Favourite Markets Just about every village in Provence has a weekly market. Some villages have markets that occur twice a week or even daily! Markets are absolutely my favourite part of living in...
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3 Best Farmer’s Markets in Provence
Paysan (Producer’s) Markets – Marchés Producteurs The quality of the produce is impressive here in Provence. However, all produce is not created equal. The first year I was here, I grew many of my own...
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May Events in Provence
An Arlésienne at the Fête des Gardians in Arles May in Provence is the continuation of annual flower markets and the beginning of the abrivado season. Horse festivals, running of the bulls…For me, the...
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Marchés à Lyon: Croix Rousse
On our recent weekend trip to Lyon, despite the chilly mornings, I dragged my man to just about every market in town. It’s defiantly an obsession. The large market on Croix Rousse blvd, located in the...
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Artist at the Market: Grigore Dontu
My favourite painter that sells in Provençal markets is undoubtedly Grigore Dontu. This handsome Moldovian is a little camera shy (the mysterious silent type); however, since I see him so often (as I...
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Events this week in Provence
There’s so much to discover in Provence during this month that I’m finding it difficult to choose between country drives in between full blooming lavender and sunflower fields, the Theatre festival in...
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Forcalquier Market In Pictures
The thirteenth century concathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Bourguet de Forcalquier that towers over the main market square. Forcalquier market is just as beautiful as many other large Provençal markets. It’s...
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Visit Beautiful Gordes Market on Tuesdays in the Luberon
Beautiful Gordes Market in Pictures Gordes, classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France. This famous hilltop town looks out over the Luberon National Park. You feel obligated to stop...
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Farmers Cooperative Shop in Coustellet
I recently participated in a cooking class held by Jean Marc Villard of French Cuisine cooking classes in Maubec. Jean Marc, passionate about local produce, started the class by taking us to...
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A Christmassy Weekend in Avignon
These trees can be bought at the “Marché de Sapin” on Rue Carnot that is impressively open 7 days a week until Christmas! Christmas markets in Avignon Today and tomorrow Avignon is particularly in the...
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Walking Tour of Marseille with a Local
Walking Tour of Marseille Offered by a Local Greeter Robin and I have been living in Provence for 2 years and can you believe it- we’ve never visited Marseille except for getting lost in the city on...
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Saint Remy de Provence in December
This is an ode to Sainy Remy de Provence in December. A love note to streets lined with boutiques and twinkly lights. These photos were taken last week, during the weekend-long Christmas market in...
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A Christmassy Weekend in Avignon
These trees can be bought at the “Marché de Sapin” on Rue Carnot that is impressively open 7 days a week until Christmas! Christmas markets in Avignon Today and tomorrow Avignon is particularly in the...
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Provence Market Tours with Curious
Experience Authentic Provence Curious about in the ins and outs of working in a market in Provence? Do you want to taste the best Provencal ingredients and find out how they’re made? Would you like to...
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Velleron Night Market: Marché Producteur/Farmers Market
Velleron night market is one of the best producer’s markets in Southern France. It has been continually included within the 100 “marchés d’exception” in France by the Conseil National des Arts...
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The 9 Best Markets in Provence
CuriousProvence Market Tours Curious about in the ins and outs of working in a market in Provence? Do you want to taste the best Provencal ingredients? Would you like to eat breakfast at the market...
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