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

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

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 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

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 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

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

5 things to do in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

1- Visit a manade Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer would not be what it is without their manades, that is, their bull and horse farms. Throughout the year, many manades open their doors to visitors and offer a variety of activities. You will be able to discover how a manade works and admire the ...

07
Nov
2018

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

t serves as a base for miso soup enhanced with seaweed and mushrooms as a bonus. It is also what makes certain foods or dishes such as traditional Provençal daube, long simmered meats, salmon, anchovies and aged cheeses such as Parmesan, Roquefort and cheddar so delicious. 5- It's easy to ad ...

15
Mar
2022

Tourism in France: the 5 favorite villages of the French for a weekend getaway

1- Rocamadour With 9620 queries on Google, the medieval city of Rocamadour tops the list of favorite villages for French people to go away for the weekend. A high place of pilgrimage, Rocamadour overlooks the Dordogne valley. It offers breathtaking views of this valley, as well as picturesque st ...

30
Mar
2022

Mustard shortage: how to replace this ingredient in cooking?

In the mayonnaise The mustard is one of the basic ingredients of homemade mayonnaise. If you want to prepare this great classic of French cuisine, know that you can make it without mustard by following the method below. Simply mix an egg yolk with a tablespoon of wine vinegar before assembling t ...

16
June
2022

Lacoste : a charming village in the Luberon

The castle of the Marquis de Sade The most famous monument in the commune of Lacoste in the Vaucluse is without question the castle of the famous Marquis de Sade. This castle belonged to his grandfather and it is there that the novelist came to take refuge in 1771, to flee Paris and the scandal ...

06
July
2022

Turkey Stir-Fry with Tomato: A Provencal Recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make Turkey Stir-Fry with Tomato for 4 people: 600 g turkey stir-fry 125 g of button mushrooms 1 small can of tomato pulp 1 white onion 2 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 Maggi Kub Or cube a pinch of cumin powder a small bunch o ...

10
Aug
2022

French Riviera: where to see the most beautiful Christmas cribs?

A life-size crib in Old Nice In Nice, Lou Présépi is one of the star attractions during the Advent season. While the Christmas market in Nice is set up on Place Masséna and in the Jardin Albert Ier, this life-size nativity scene is set up every year on Place Rossetti in Vieux-Nice. No less th ...

27
Dec
2022

Tourism in Provence: 5 ideas for free outings.

for the old Provence as described in the novels of Alphonse Daudet, you should go to the town of Boulbon to enjoy a second free outing. In this small Provençal village that has retained a picturesque and rustic aspect, you can admire the last windmill in the Bouches-du-Rhône. The Bonnet mill in B ...

05
Apr
2023

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

1- How to choose your lavender plant? City gardeners who only have a balcony can definitely consider planting lavender in a large pot. At the time of purchase, you can settle for a small plant sold in a pot because lavenders are fast-growing plants. Whether you cultivate them in a pot or in the ...

07
Apr
2023

My House, My Story: the new show by Stéphane Bern on France 3.

rche region. With this magazine, he wanted to help owners who wish to restore a typical property from our regions, such as a chalet, a farmhouse, or a Provençal mas. Thanks to the show, owners benefit from the advice and expertise of architects and craftsmen to renovate their homes in accordance w ...

29
Aug
2023