Addicted to Cherries? Me Too… Cherry season is always a time that I wait for with great anticipation. All those lovely little red spheres of delicious sweet tastiness have me salivating in anticipation as the season gets going. Much to my delight, we are smack in the middle of cherry season here in Provence. And in case you hadn’t noticed, any reason is a good reason for a festival as far as the French are concerned! As such, I recently attended the Cherry Festival held in “La Roque d’Anthéron”, a sleepy little village in the backcountry of Provence about 25km from Aix en Provence.
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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…
“CANCELLED” – Lyon’s Festival of Lights 2015
Lyon’s Festival of Lights has been cancelled due to recent events. “Due to the recent and tragic events, the Festival of Lights cannot take place in its regular form. It has been decided to postpone it to december 2016, with the same program. This year, we invite you all to stand united and solidary as we light up candles and illuminate…
The Beaujolais Nouveau 2015 has arrived !
The only day of the year that a hangover derived from cheap red wine is actually encouraged…
France is on Fire !!!
The Fête de la Saint Jean – every June 24th. The Fête de la Saint-Jean, what’s not to love ? A huge bonfire, music, dancing, partying… It’s a time of friendship, sharing, and community spirit.