This weekend should be perfect weather to explore the Mimosa Forests around Tanneron! The full driving itinerary can be found here at “GGG’s Route du Mimosa Itinerary”. Sunshine and blues skies may not have been there for my visit, but Mimosa does make me happy especially when skies are grey…
Category: Destinations
Friday Fun Facts – Statue of Liberty in Paris
Did you know??? Friday Fun Facts Statue of Liberty – The United States and France have a long history together. In commemoration of this alliance, the French offered the now famous Statue of Liberty in 1886. Created by French sculpture Bartholdi and built by the famous Gustave Eiffel, it represents freedom for the people – a belief held strongly by both countries. But there are so many more sisters living in Paris…
Just three years later, Americans residents living in Paris gave the French a 1/8 scale replica of our beloved Statue of Liberty. Housed on the river Seine, she faces west to gaze across the oceans towards her favorite sister in New York City.
GGG’s Route du Mimosa Itinerary
The Scenic “Route du Mimosa”
Le soleil en hiver…
Get ready for a real treat! This scenic route offers a sublime landscape with quaint villages, golden blooms, climbing mountaintops, green valleys, and a beautiful coastline. All set to bright skies (hopefully), the deep blue sea, and a backdrop of snow topped mountains. Don’t forget that with the Massif du Tanneron in full bloom from January through March, the best way to enjoy this magnificent scenery is by foot. Get out of the car and get exploring! 130km (80 miles) of wonderfulness…
Winter Blues? Bring a little sunshine into your life!
Explore Provence’s scenic “Route du Mimosa”! Grey skies getting you down? Ain’t no sunshine??? What could be better to brighten even the darkest dreariest winter day than 130km (80 miles) of bursting scented golden poofs? A surefire way to bring a smile to anyone’s face…
The Saffron Fields of Provence
The Saffron Fields of Provence… When you think of Saffron, you probably think of golden hues, exotic scents, and warm climates in faraway places. But Provence? Olives and Lavender, yes… But never once did I consider it as a viable Saffron growing territory. The Crocus bulbs that are responsible for Saffron (Crocus sativus (Iridaceae) have one very important soil requirement – excellent drainage. Crocus bulbs hate wet feet… So, after all, what better place than Provence with its rocky terrain and hot dry climate!