Olive picking: Provence is renowned for its olive groves and during November the harvest in in full swing. Lend a hand and whilst you’re at it take the opportunity to learn all about olive trees including pruning, planting, harvesting and making olive oil.
New Year’s Eve: New Year’s is celebrated enthusiastically across France and there are lots of fireworks displays for you to choose from. Marseille is a great contender with a spectacular display set over the Old Port region of the city.
Vin Gogh: Take a trip to Arles where you’ll be able to visit the Foundation Vincent van Gogh as well as famous Vin Gogh landmarks such as the Yellow House (which was rented by Vinvent) and the Bridge of Langlois.
Puyricard: Love chocolate? Then you’ll want to head to Puyricard, a luxury chocolate factory on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy tours, courses and of course, tastings, plus learn about the fascinating history of this now iconic chocolate brand.
Su Stephens is Owner of Olives & Vines. Olives & Vines is a luxury holiday company based in the South of France offering stays at their beautifully designed holiday house and boutique hotel in Le Castellet.If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
Stephens is Owner of Olives & Vines. Olives & Vines is a luxury holiday company based in the South of France offering stays at their beautifully designed holiday house and boutique hotel in Le Castellet.
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It’s not winter yet! One of the great sights is a vineyard where the first frosts are just turning the leaves brown, orange and red. It’s Provence’s version of a New England Fall. It is a good time to visit as once the harvest is in the winemakers are more relaxed and convivial. Also the restaurateurs have time to chat and also try our new recipes for next year’s summer season. Are any of the Provencal towns hosting a lights festival?
The cookery course sounds very interesting. Is it general? Or does if specialise in main meals? Or deserts? Or bread? Or pastry? There would br some good autumn produce around to create some great dishes. Yes, and I am thinking Truffles …
We came to Cotignac for a 4-month sabbatical in winter … 5 years ago!
Like many rural villages, a lot of the shops close for winter. However, some special treats await – like winetasting at Mirabeau en Provence – and some of the artists open their doors (creative buzz in the village). On the third Sunday in December, there’s a food/Christmas market in the village and the tourist office website also shares other cultural activities.
It’s not winter yet! One of the great sights is a vineyard where the first frosts are just turning the leaves brown, orange and red. It’s Provence’s version of a New England Fall. It is a good time to visit as once the harvest is in the winemakers are more relaxed and convivial. Also the restaurateurs have time to chat and also try our new recipes for next year’s summer season. Are any of the Provencal towns hosting a lights festival?
The cookery course sounds very interesting. Is it general? Or does if specialise in main meals? Or deserts? Or bread? Or pastry? There would br some good autumn produce around to create some great dishes. Yes, and I am thinking Truffles …
Wine Tour sounds cool. I like wine so much. Visited Italy last year with my sister. If someone love wine as much as me, offering to visit Verona.
We came to Cotignac for a 4-month sabbatical in winter … 5 years ago!
Like many rural villages, a lot of the shops close for winter. However, some special treats await – like winetasting at Mirabeau en Provence – and some of the artists open their doors (creative buzz in the village). On the third Sunday in December, there’s a food/Christmas market in the village and the tourist office website also shares other cultural activities.