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[ 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 26, 2009 to January 2, 2010. ] 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 always impressive and with Christmas spirit abounding this should be worth a visit and a diversion ………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”) : ………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. ………Continue reading Avignon Festival 2009 [ June 18, 2009 to November 11, 2009. ] For many the black and white photos of Robert Doisneau encapsulate a vision of France as we romantically wish to remember it in the 1950s. ………Continue reading Doisneau’s Portaits in Avignon |
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