Book recommendation Markets of Provence by Marjorie R Williams In the “Markets of Provence” Marjorie R. Williams has done a masterful and comprehensive job of explaining Provençal markets. She describes and takes you with her to the many types of markets: traditional Provençal markets; farmers’ markets; flea markets; antique markets; covered markets; craft […]
Top places to eat black truffles in Provence. Fall arrives quietly in Provence. Chanterelles (or girolles) and then cèpes (porcini) are the first fungi to appear in the markets, and they fill us with anticipation of another fungus—tuber melanosporum—the black truffle, still to come in the winter. The northern part of the Vaucluse region of Provence […]
Thanksgiving is the favorite U.S. holiday of many Americans. It was first celebrated in 1621 by Native Americans and Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts to give thanks for the harvest from the preceding year. It is a secular holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November by all Americans, each adding their special dishes depending on […]
La Tour d’Aigues and Ansouis :Two villages in Provence On the Route des Châteaux in the southern Luberon La Tour d’Aigues is a lovely medieval village in the southern Luberon, not far north of Aix-en-Provence. It has a prime spot on the Châteaux Route in the southern Luberon, along with neighboring Ansouis, Lourmarin, […]
Eating in Provence: the Ventoux Region The Ventoux region with the magnificent Mont Ventoux towering over the area in the northern part of the Vaucluse department is a great attraction for travelers on their holidays. This is a perfect place for hiking, biking, wine tasting, visiting Provençal markets, and enjoying the outdoors, yet it […]
Things to do in Provence: Maussane-les-Alpilles Nestled on the southern hillside of the Alpilles, Maussane is a typical and authentic provençal village in the vallée des Baux. It is well known for its olive production being one of the largest producers of olive oil in France with its 3 mills. Olive […]
Preparing Christmas in Provence Many people know Provence as a region in France that is considered a top vacation destination, not just for the French, but for tourists from all over the world. Boasting incomparable beauty and a charming culture, as well as numerous specific attractions and sights, Provence is certainly deserving of being high […]
Finding the perfect location for your luxury vacation rental in Provence. People looking for accomodations on the Just Provence site search through our portfolio of exclusive rental properties and get attracted by the high quality photos, as they pick through the list for the perfect setting for their family’s vacation in Provence. After this process, questions we are often asked are: where […]
Why you should plan your vacation in Provence early. With the economic climate being as it is, hotels and holiday resorts see an increase in last-minute bookings. Does this mean the trend nowadays is to plan and pack a week before leaving on the holiday you’ve been anticipating all year? In the case of […]
5 Good reasons to visit Provence during the Christmas period. In a previous blog post I introduced the virtues of holidaying in Provence off-season, taking the example of the Jazz scene to show how active the region is all year round. Today we will take a look at the Christmas period in Provence. It is […]