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.