Category: Provence
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Lavender Fields of Valensole: A Practical Guide to Provence in Bloom
The lavender fields of Valensole in Provence bloom every July, turning the plateau purple. A practical guide to visiting: when to go, how to get there, where to stay, and what to see nearby.
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Why Arles Has More Roman Ruins Than Most Cities in Italy
Arles holds more Roman ruins than most cities in Italy. Discover its amphitheatre, ancient theatre, and underground galleries still in use today — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The Lavender Fields of Provence Are Not What You Think They Are
Provence’s famous purple fields hide a surprise: most aren’t real lavender. Discover the true harvest — plus weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The French Wilderness Where Cowboys Still Drive Wild Horses to the Sea
Discover the Camargue — where wild white horses wade through lagoons and tens of thousands of flamingos nest at the edge of Provence — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The Lavender Season in Provence: When to Go and What to Expect
Discover when lavender blooms in Provence, where to find the best fields and what harvest day looks like — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The Provençal Town That Transforms Into Europe’s Greatest Antique Hunt Every Sunday
Discover why L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence becomes Europe’s greatest antique hunt every Sunday, and what makes this water town impossible to forget — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The Marseille Soup That Even Has Its Own Official Charter
Marseille’s Bouillabaisse Charter from 1980 defines exactly how this iconic fish stew must be made — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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French Surnames of Provence: Origins, Meanings and Family He
French surnames of Provence carry something you will not find in any other region of France. They hold the echo of a separate language, a separate culture, and a history that predates France itself. If your family tree points south — to lavender fields, Roman amphitheatres, and ancient port cities — this guide is for…
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The Turquoise Gorge in Provence That Most Visitors Never Even Reach
Discover the turquoise gorge in Provence that rivals the Grand Canyon. A guide to Gorges du Verdon — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The City in Provence That Has Run on Roman Water for 2,000 Years
Discover Aix-en-Provence — Roman fountains, Cézanne country, and Provence at its most unhurried — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
