Two websites in particular help me to recpature that sense of being in France
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…
Arles has strong connections to Vincent Van Gogh who spent 15 months of his most productive period in the town; There is a new museum dedicated to Van Gogh opened…
Nice (06 Alpes-Maritimes, Provence PACA) celebrates its Carnaval from 15 February - 2 March 2025, the theme in 2025 being "King of the Oceans". (In 2023 the theme was "King…
In the depths of a British winter it is always enticing to look ahead to warm summer days in France. However, you need not wait quite so long if you…
To celebrate the 75th birthday of Brigitte Bardot (born 28 September 1934) there is an exhibition about her years of innocence (carefreeness) "les années insouciance" at the Musée des Années…
Cavaillon (84 Vaucluse, Provence PACA) is one of the major centres of Melon production in France - and on the weekend of 30 June - 1 July 2023 there is…
Avignon (84 Vaucluse, Provence PACA) is a Festival city with numerous festivals across the year adding to the many other reasons for visiting this Provencal City: The Garden Festival (Sous…
The town of Orange (84 Vaucluse, Provence ) in the heart of the Rhone Valley hosts one of the oldest festivals of music and opera in France (les Choregies d'Orange)…
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. In Avignon this summer (18…
The Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival runs from 14-21 July 2011. A glorious summer combination of the delights of the Cote d'Azur and a top rate Jazz Festival are on offer at…
Aix-en-Provence (13 Bouches-du-Rhone, PACA) is staging an exhibition of 20th Century masters this summer with the Picasso - Cézanne Exhibition which is open from 25 May – 27 September 2009.…
Every year Nice holds its fabulous Carnival 19 February - 2 March 2025 with its fabulous Flower Parade (19th, 22nd, 26th February and 1st March 2025) Battle of the Flowers…
Why did so many famous artists focus on the French Riviera for their work? The tourist office for the Cote d'Azur has produced a brochure which features an itinerary taking…
Featured at the France Show was a fascinating display of images sponsored by the London College of Communication – University of the Arts London and Maison de la France representing…
In Menton (06 Alpes-Maritimes, PACA) the Christmas Market takes place rather later than elsewhere in France - from 6 December 2024 - 5 January 2025 In the Biovès Gardens and…
As you head down towards the Mediterranean, Aix is the perfect place to stop off. Visitors will be delighted by the colourful and vibrant street markets and the typical Provencale…
Photo by ANTONI SHKRABA on Pexels.com The village of Mouriès in Provence (13 Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence PACA), southeast of Avignon celebrates its local green table olives with a Green Olive Festival…
The Telegraph (19 Aug 08) includes a boat trip up the Rhone Valley as one of its top 10 river cruises: Navigating France’s mightiest river is a favourite for wine…
The town of Grasse (06 Alpes-Maritimes, Provence PACA) is famous for being the heart of the Provencal perfumery industry with evocative names such as Fragonard to entice you. Set up…