Cannes (06 Alpes-Maritime, Provence) is probably best known for the glitz and glamour of the annual Cannes Film Festival. But away from the hype you could indulge yourself with the…
Avignon (84 Vaucluse, Provence/PACA) holds its Christmas Market (Marché de Noël) in the Place d'Horloge (29 November - 29 December 2024) - see www.avignon-tourisme.com Then, on a December Saturday the…
Celebrate the Provence Lavender Harvest
Following the longest main road in France, the route to the sun from Paris to Provence, cyclist Adam Ruck makes the most of the vineyards and foodie pit stops that…
Cotes du Rhone wine festival
A provencal wine festival
A southern Cotes du Rhone wine market
Craft open days across France (?and Europe)
A favourite Provence destination
Provencal food and wine festival
Think ahead to warm (or even hot) Spring days in Provence - add the magnificent Pope's Palace (Palais de Papes) and Roses in Avignon a stunning exhibition of roses -…
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.…
One of the named villages of the Cotes-du-Rhone wine appellation, the co-operative at Rasteau (84 Vaucluse, Provence PACA) holds a number of events to introduce people to their wines; 10…
MIMOSA PARADE The town of Bormes-les-Mimosas (06 Cote d'Azur. Provence) hosts an annual provence Mimosa Parade (Corso Fleuri) each February (15 - 16 February 2025) This brightens the soul after…
The iconic Citroen 2CV is the star of a rally around the perfume town of Grasse (06, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence) organised by the local enthusiasts club but attracting participants from across…
Domaine de Rayol holds its Mediterranean Plants Festival Gondwana , (la Fête des Plantes Méditerranéennes) on 5 - 6 October 2024 to celebrate the pleasures of Mediterranean gardens - even…
One of the joys of travelling through France by car is the opportunity to get off the autoroutes and main N roads and follow back roads to your destination. Often…
The town of Sault (94, Vaucluse, Provence PACA) holds an annual Lavender Festival in August and then on the second Sumday of October an Autumn Mushroom Festival (Fête du Champignon)…
Discover more about Provence's rich harvest of local fruit and vegetables at the new Epicuium museum
Marseille (13 Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence) holds its annual Foire Aux Santons 16 November 2024 - 5 January 2025 on the Quai du Port in the heart of the city. The Santon…