Christmas traditions in Provence
Christmas in Provence is a celebration full of unique traditions. From midnight mass to the Provençal nativity scene, the big supper, and the 13 desserts, each custom celebrates authenticity and conviviality. Discover the essential traditions of Christmas in Provence, from rituals to...
The Black Truffle season is here !
Autumn took its time to settle in. Nevertheless, the season of black truffles and the markets dedicated to them has returned. Around Mont Ventoux, when we talk about truffles, we're not referring to Christmas chocolate treats. No, the local star is the tuber melanosporum, which brings fame to...
The Santons of Provence
The Santon is an ancestral tradition in Provence, it is the real symbol of Christmas. Bringing families together when creating the crib, this little piece of clay has a great story. Today we'll tell you about its history and how it was made. You can also find all the magic of the...
Olive oil : the Provencal yellow gold
Provence is well known for its yellow gold: olive oil! This cooking ingredient used in most Provençal dishes such as ratatouille or pump oil (fougasse) comes from an often unrecognized ancestral production.
The olive tree, emblem of Provence
Provence is well known for its olive trees and olives! Emblem of Provence, it is found all over the Provençal coast and its fruit is extracted from Provençal yellow gold: olive oil. Today we invite you to discover the history of the olive tree and the...