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.

April Agenda

Spring time in Provence is heavenly ! Blossom makes you feel happy ! There is all the promise of a new season awakening bringing with it morning and evening markets, new exhibitions and traditional festivals. Enjoy the season and its locals products !

* Isle sur Sorgue, Campredon Contemporary Art Gallery, Christine Ferrer.

http://islesurlasorgue.fr/campredon-expo.html

* Les Baux de Provence, Carrières de Lumières, Multimedia show on Renaissance.

http://www.carrieres-lumieres.com

  * Marseille, Musée Regards de Provence, « Lumières du Sud » (light of south).

http://www.museeregardsdeprovence.com

  * La Roque d’Anthéron, Silvacane Abbaye, « Autour de la lumière »

http://www.abbaye-silvacane.com/abbaye-cistercienne-silvacane/fr/expositions/

* Mormoiron, Painting Exhibition J.E. Turquin and wine tasting at Château Pesquié.

http://www.chateaupesquie.com/fr/actualite.php#actu_4

* Cairanne, Wine fair, Salle Communale in the center of the village, 5€ including a glass for the tasting.18th and 19th April.

http://www.marcheauxvins-cairanne.fr

   * Avignon, Les Halles, covered market, cooking demonstration with tasting with Chef N.Jay from Fines Roches Châteauneuf du Pape. Free.18th April.

http://www.avignon-leshalles.com

* Avignon, Eglise Saint Didier, Concert, « Oratorio de Pâques » J.S. Bach, 5PM. 19th April.

http://www.musique-sacree-en-avignon.org/Accueil.php

* Isle sur Sorgue, street market in the morning and Flea market all day.Every Sunday.

http://islesurlasorgue.fr/marches.html

* Le Thor, Terroir Festival, Asparagus guest star !  19th April.

http://medias.tourism-system.fr/8/0/189994_unnamed.jpg

* Saintes Maries de la Mer, Bull Race at 4PM, 9€ 19th April.

http://www.saintesmaries.com/fr/accueil/agenda.html?theme=37

* Hyères, Sailing World Cup, « Toutes Voiles Dehors ». From 20th to 26th April.

http://swc.ffvoile.fr

* Vallon Pont d’Arc, Ardèche, opening of the exact replica of the « Chauvet Cave » dated 32000 BP, 13€ per person. From 25th April.

http://en.cavernedupontdarc.fr/book-your-tickets/

 * Avignon, Les Halles covered market, cooking demonstration with tasting with chef C.Carlier from Mas Valentine, Saint Rémy de Provence. 25th April.

http://www.avignon-leshalles.com

* Pernes les Fontaines, Bull Race at 3PM, 8€ 25th April.

http://www.club-taurin-pernes.fr/clubtaurin-pernes/Programme_2015.html

* Mormoiron,  Asparagus festival, all day in the village.26th April.

http://www.provenceguide.com/fetes-et-manifestations/mont-ventoux/fete-de-lasperge/provence-FMAPAC084CDT0007987-1.html

The Products of the season :        * The Asparagus

                                                  * The Strawberry, Ciflorette, Garriguette, Pajaro, Mara des bois are their sweet names !

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The place to visit

If you come to visit Provence, I m sure that you have all heard about the village Les Baux de Provence one of the most beautiful villages of France, and unfortunately also one of the most visited but have you heard about a place just next to it which is unique in the world ... les Carrières de Lumières ? The Light Quarry ?
It is a huge stone quarry that hosts a multimedia show. This  year the theme is : THE GIANTS OF RENAISSANCE, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Raphael. A real opportunity to rediscover those Masters in an exceptional way ! From the 6th of March !

Les Halles de la Major

If you decide to visit MuCEM in Marseilles or wander around,  I highly recommend you to have lunch in Les Halles de la Major. It's The place to be for the food-lovers.

 The concept is very simple and seducing ! It's a real market with a great selection of local products - fruit, vegetables, fish, oysters, cheese and so much other good stuff- where you can shop, taste and enjoy the food  as well ! Tables are available and you can enjoy a plate of cheese and delicatessen, or a plate of oysters and shrimps with a glass of wine!
And last but not least you have a breathtaking view on the Mediterranean sea ! What else !

 

The last days for a great exhibition in Marseilles

Such a sweet moment, Un moment si doux

The exceptional new museum of Marseilles, the Mucem, presents Raymond Depardon's photographs.
The 137 color photographs of the exhibition are a real invitation to wander through Depardon's life from the late 1950 s to nowadays. Some photographs were taken in Marseilles.

Temporary Exhibition in Mucem until 2 March 2015 that can't be missed !!