Au Marché: To the market in Provence in May
Some of the sweetest moments in Provence can be found at the market. Especially a village market where one comes to know the vendors at most of the stands and the transaction is not a transaction a...
AVIGNON: A Historical Gem of Provence
A trip to Provence would be incomplete without spending some time in Avignon. Avignon is a city with rich historical heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It sits on the banks of the Rhône river,...
Not to miss in Provence: Oppède-le-Vieux
Oppède-le-Vieux is a tiny village in the Luberon that seems to be suspended in time. It is right up against the Petit Luberon mountains, nestled in for protection. Its church and chateau date back ...
Not to miss in Provence: Carrières de Lumières
One of the most interesting things in Provence is actually not highlighted by the sun: it takes place inside a dark, stone quarry. Located in the heart of les Alpilles (a beautiful area of Proven...
Perfume Artiste in Provence, Rebecca Johnson
"Developing knowledge and appreciation for beautiful perfume is my passion and it is a privilege to share what I know. Perfume is wearable art" Provence is associated with beautiful light, ...
Along the Côte d’Azur in Provence, from January to March, there is a parade of color lining most roads, extending up into the hillside villages, bordering the sea: mimosas are in bloom. Today, mimo...
🇫🇷 7 Popular Movies set in “France” (Vol. 1)
Netflix, HBO Max or Amazon Prime? It doesn't really matter how many of the streaming services we subscribe to because at some point we all have a queue filled with movies we already watched or skip...
As one does in winter in Provence, I recently went on a truffle hunt. Truffles are truly celebrated in these months across the region. Harvested from November through March, they are called the “Di...
Provence Harbor Holiday Light Show
Every year a harbor village in Provence puts on a very special holiday illumination show. Sanary-sur-Mer is a charming fishing town with a fantastic daily fish market. In December, the boats along ...
Sweet Potato Gratin Dauphinois
This recipe is a small twist on a French classic: the gratin dauphinois. Here, we feature an autumn favorite, sweet potatoes. A true gratin dauphinois contains no cheese, contrary to many ideas abo...
Mushroom Omelette à la Provençale
Fall is a bountiful time in Provence for mushroom hunting. At the market in Aix-en-Provence, there is a stand dedicated solely to a parade of mushrooms...freshly gathered. I was there at the market...
A Visit to Provence with Gaura Tibbitts - Part 2
Couleur Nature Founder, Gaura Tibbitts, is traveling throughout Europe this autumn and spent some time in Provence to visit friend-to-the-brand, Emilie Johnson. The days Gaura spent in Provence wer...