Event Previews & Reviews from Provence

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Celebrating Christmas in Provence

Traditional festivities unique to Provence

In many ways the Christmas holidays in Provence are not much different than those elsewhere. Towns and villages are decorated with lights and evergreens, shops do a brisk business with the sales of Christmas decorations, toys, perfumes, electronic gadgets and other thoughtful gifts. Mailboxes are stuffed with catalogs from supermarkets, encouraging people to add foie gras, langoustine, oysters or champagne to the holiday dinner tables. But there are details in the celebration that are unique to Provence.

Arelate Festival 2017 Preview

Arelate Festival 2017 Preview

Provence's biggest Roman festival of the summer

Arles is world renowned for its Roman history and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its many incredibly well preserved monuments and buildings.

October in Provence: What's on and weather

October in Provence: What's on and weather

Fall for autumn in Provence

There's a bit of a chill in the air and the leaves on the trees turn from green to red and orange.

August in Provence: What's on and weather

August in Provence: What's on and weather

Festivals, art exhibitions, markets, and craft fairs

Summer is in full swing in Provence and there are lots of events to enjoy during your visit.

What's On - Provence in May 2016

What's On - Provence in May 2016

Culture, music, markets and family fun!

As with most weekends in Provence, the May day holiday weekend this year begins with a fair few festivals and a good smattering of markets. Throw an Ironman competition into the mix and the month has truly begun.

When to view the lavender fields in Provence

Row upon row of fragrant purple lavender

If there is any flower to represent Provence, it has to be the lavender. You find it everywhere in stores and market stalls. It's in the little sachets that you put in your closets to add a whiff of fragrance to your garments. It's in the perfume bottles of Grasse. It's in honey, oils, even ice cream.

June in Provence: What's on and weather

June in Provence: What's on and weather

Festivals, Art and the French National Fête

The start of summer and there are literally hundreds of things to see and do.

Tour de France enters last week

a tour rider in lavender fields of provence

Tour de France enters last week

Yet more drama in the 2016 Tour as week three begins

So far we've seen not only some fantastic racing, stunning scenery and nail-biting sprints from the 2016 Tour de France, but we've witnessed several unusual crashes, the yellow jersey literally running up Mont Ventoux and more than one incident of an over-enthusiastic fan causing disruption.

British success in Tour de France

British success in Tour de France

Froome takes 3rd Tour de France title in 2016

After four exciting days of racing in the Alps, Chris Froome emerged victorious in Paris for the third win of his career. Equalling the records of Philippe Thys, Louison Bobet and Greg LeMond who all have three Tour wins under their belts, and becoming Britain's first three-time winner.

A Magical Night at the Pont Du Gard

A Magical Night at the Pont Du Gard

Spectacular summertime show of fire, lights and fun

Friday marked the first performance of 'Mondes Magiques' at the Pont du Gard. A truly epic display or lighting and fireworks, this is an event not to be missed.

What's on in Provence March 2017

What's on in Provence March 2017

Our pick of the best events in Provence this March

Winter is releasing its grip on Provence and spring is on its way. At this time of year there's still plenty going on, especially in the main cities of Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.

July in Provence: What's on and weather

July in Provence: What's on and weather

July in Provence means festivals, music, and dancing

One of the busiest months in terms of things to do, as well as the number of visitors.

Le Tour 2016 - the story so far

a cyclist in the yellow jersey of the tour de france

Le Tour 2016 - the story so far

7 days in & it's already produced some spectacular results

Le Tour de France 2016 kicked off last Saturday with stage one and the 'Grand Depart' being hosted by the stunning island community of Le Mont Saint Michel.

What's On in Provence July 2016

What's On in Provence July 2016

Our pick of the best events in Provence this July

There are a multitude of different concerts, exhibitions, events and things to see in Provence this July and since there's so much choice, we've picked our favourites to help you see the best of what's going on.

Mimosa Blossom Festival

Mimosa Blossom Festival

The first blossoming of the Mimosa trees in Provence

After the dark month of December, the first sign of new life, a prelude to spring, is the blossoming of the mimosa trees. In southern Provence, you can see the flowers appear already in January. In February, the blossoms reach their peak. Against the backdrop of the still barren oak and chestnut trees, the mimosa stands out in its golden beauty.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Regatta

A renowned regatta on the Riviera

Location: Saint Tropez

It's the beginning of October and the crazy summer crowds appear to have left the port of Saint-Tropez. The painters still display their art, but in a month they too will take their easels elsewhere, perhaps working on next year's supply.

What's on in Provence May 2017

a horse show in the arena at Arles provence

What's on in Provence May 2017

Our pick of the best events & things to do this month

Summer is rapidly approaching and as the days start to get a little warmer and the hours of daylight get longer, it's a good time to get out and explore the best of what Provence has to offer.

Switch it up a gear for TDF 2016

Switch it up a gear for TDF 2016

A look at who's who in this years Tour de France

July brings with it all sorts of sporting events. This year we have the EURO 2016 hosted in France at the start of the month, the annual tennis tournamant at Wimbledon and Formula 1 action at Silverstone, Budapest and Hockenheim.