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La Fete du Citron

La Fete du Citron

The Fête du Citron is an annual festival that takes place in Menton on the French Riviera around Mardi Gras. A wonderful way to brighen up February.

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A Provençal Christmas Tradition

A Provençal Christmas Tradition

Santons sculpted from clay and painted are used to decorate the Christmas nativity scene throughout Provence. The tradition continues today and makes a colourful Christmas crib.

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The Lavender Fields Of Provence

The Lavender Fields Of Provence

Visit the lavender fields of Provence this summer. The plateau de Valensole and the route des lavandes around Sault near Mont Ventoux are the best places to view the lavender.

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Les Bugadières or The Laundry Women - Rebecca's Aix Home

Les Bugadières or The Laundry Women

When the laundry took a week from start to finish. A little piece of Provencal history.

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