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[ November 26, 2011 to January 1, 2012. ] Avignon, the historic and commercial capital of the Vaucluse (84, Provence) holds a very Provencal Christmas Market (Marché de Noël) from 26 November 2011 – 1 January 2012. In the la place de l’Horloge, the market is open daily from 09h30 to 19h00 – and is at its best in the early evening when the [...] ………Continue reading Avignon at Christmas
[ January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. ] Marseille (13 Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence) becomes the European Capital of Culture for 2013 – an accolade which it is hoped (and planned) to redevelop the city as a more cosmopolitan destination. The Vieux Port is being pedestrianised, a new stadium is being built and hundreds of cultural and artistic events will take place throughout the Provence [...] ………Continue reading Marseille – Capital of Culture 2013
[ June 12, 2010 to June 13, 2010. ] Discover more about Provence’s rich harvest of local fruit and vegetables at the new Epicuium museum ………Continue reading Fruit and Vegetables in Avignon!
In addition to being the oldest city in France, Marseille can also lay claim to being the largest commercial port in the country. Its ferry terminal is gateway to the islands of Sardinia and Corsica, together with North Africa, a region which has greatly influenced the culture and feel of the city. Like any bustling metropolis, [...] ………Continue reading Exploring Marseille and beyond
[ May 8, 2010; ] There are few things so evocative of summer than the strawberry – and of course in southern France summer comes earlier than it does in northern climes. Hence the village of Velleron (84 Vaucluse, Provence) holds its annual Fete de la Fraise on May 8th 2010. Set in the heart of the Rhône Valley north of [...] ………Continue reading Provence Strawberry Festival
[ May 13, 2010 to May 16, 2010. ] Think ahead to warm (or even hot) Spring days in Provence – add the magnificent Pope’s Palace (Palais de Papes) in Avignon and a stunning exhibition of roses – sounds vert enticing! 13 May -16 May 2010 are the dates for the 2010 edition of this annual celebration of the beautiful Rose. For 4 days the [...] ………Continue reading Avignon and the roses at AlteraRosa
[ November 27, 2010 to January 2, 2011. ] Avignon’s Christmas Market (Marché de Noel) in the Place d’Horloge (27 November 2010 -2 January 2011 ) On Saturday 19 December 2009 the square in front of the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) in Avignon (84 Vaucluse, Provence) will be the setting for a splendid Christmas pageant. The backdrop of the palace is [...] ………Continue reading Avignon at Christmas
[ July 11, 2009 to July 12, 2009. ] Cavaillon (84 Vaucluse, Provence) is one of the major centres of Melon production in France – and on the weekend of 11-12 July 2009 the town celebrates its gastronomic delights with the Fete du Melon. With music, dancing, processions of donkeys, ponies and horsement, and plenty of opportunities to try Melon in its many guises (jams, [...] ………Continue reading A festival of Melons
A new book is published on 11 June 2009 – a Guide to The Flea Markets of France by Sandy Price (“marche de puce”) : A visit to a flea market can be the highlight of a trip to France: a lively encounter with everyday French culture, an exciting way to spend a few hours, and [...] ………Continue reading French Flea Markets
[ July 7, 2009 to July 29, 2009. ] The Provence city of Avignon (84 Vaucluse) holds its 63rd annual international festival of the performing arts (Festival d’Avignon) from 7-29 July 2009. The Festival d’Avignon has long been an international platform for the performing arts, gathering artists and audiences from all around the world. This year, the programme welcomes artists and performances from many countries and [...] ………Continue reading Avignon Festival 2009
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