Monday, April 20, 2015

New events to enjoy !

The busy season is starting just now with the good weather and the schools spring break. Many French families will come to visit Provence as a very popular vacation area ! Here are listed various local events you might enjoy !!



* Lourmarin, Renaissance Festival with historical restitutions from ! 25th and 26th April, 10AM to 6PM.
* Senas, Traditional sheep Transhumance day with the procession at 11AM and wine faire all day, 26th April.
http://www.ville-de-senas.fr/actu-du-mois/
* 1st May, Everywhere you will be able to buy a sprig of Lily of the Valley.
« Brin de Muguet » in French to bring you good luck ! Bank holidays nearly all shops will be closed on that day.

* Isle sur Sorgue, Grande Ferrade, Bull race, from 10.30 AM, 1st May, Aioli at lunch time (typical provençal dish).
* Arles, « Guardians » Festival, the names for our local cow boys,  with a special Mass for them at Notre Dame de la Major at 10.30 AM. Horses and bulls races in the Arena in the afternoon, 1st May.
http://www.confrerie-des-gardians.com/programme/

* Saint Rémy de Provence, Provençal folklore festival all day long,1st May.

* Avignon, Les halles, covered market, cooking demonstration with tasting with the Chef from » Chez Serge » Carpentras, Saturday 2nd May.
Products of the season :
* The Asparagus!
* The Strawberry, Guarriguette, Ciflorette, Pajaro are their names.
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Thursday, April 16, 2015

April Agenda

Spring time in Provence is heavenly ! Blossom makes you feel happy ! There is all the promise of a new season awakening bringing with it morning and evening markets, new exhibitions and traditional festivals. Enjoy the season and its locals products !



* Isle sur Sorgue, Campredon Contemporary Art Gallery, Christine Ferrer.

* Les Baux de Provence, Carrières de Lumières, Multimedia show on Renaissance.

  * Marseille, Musée Regards de Provence, « Lumières du Sud » (light of south).

  * La Roque d’Anthéron, Silvacane Abbaye, « Autour de la lumière »

* Mormoiron, Painting Exhibition J.E. Turquin and wine tasting at Château Pesquié.

* Cairanne, Wine fair, Salle Communale in the center of the village, 5€ including a glass for the tasting.18th and 19th April.

   * Avignon, Les Halles, covered market, cooking demonstration with tasting with Chef N.Jay from Fines Roches Châteauneuf du Pape. Free.18th April.

* Avignon, Eglise Saint Didier, Concert, « Oratorio de Pâques » J.S. Bach, 5PM. 19th April.

* Isle sur Sorgue, street market in the morning and Flea market all day.Every Sunday.

* Le Thor, Terroir Festival, Asparagus guest star !  19th April.

* Saintes Maries de la Mer, Bull Race at 4PM, 9€ 19th April.

* Hyères, Sailing World Cup, « Toutes Voiles Dehors ». From 20th to 26th April.

* Vallon Pont d’Arc, Ardèche, opening of the exact replica of the « Chauvet Cave » dated 32000 BP, 13€ per person. From 25th April.

 * Avignon, Les Halles covered market, cooking demonstration with tasting with chef C.Carlier from Mas Valentine, Saint Rémy de Provence. 25th April.

* Pernes les Fontaines, Bull Race at 3PM, 8€ 25th April.
* Mormoiron,  Asparagus festival, all day in the village.26th April.



The Products of the season :        * The Asparagus

                                                  * The Strawberry, Ciflorette, Garriguette, Pajaro, Mara des bois are their sweet names !

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