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L’Occitane Interviews Provence Blogger Curious!

August 22, 2016 by ashleyt 2 Comments

A Provence Blogger

L’Occitane, the creator of lovely soaps and essential oils in Provence, reached out for an interview last month with Curious Provence. A Provence blogger on the rise; they must have found out how much I love this beautiful region that has so much character.

Voici l’article en Français, and in English.

I always used to buy from this company in my native Montréal. Now, I live in such proximity to their lavender fields and almond orchards. Sadly, I didn’t get a box of their products! Maybe next time?…

Foraging Wild Asparagus in Provence

April 5, 2015 by ashleyt 15 Comments

Foraging for wild asparagus has become one of my favourite springtime activities.

The first time I learned of wild asparagus was one morning during my first year in Provence when I noticed a couple women on the roadside slyly carrying small green bundles. They were peering into the tangle of weeds in the nearby ditch. I knew instantly that there was something I was missing out on.

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Apt Saturday Market- One of the Best?

March 21, 2015 by ashleyt 13 Comments

Is Apt Saturday Market one of the best?

The Saturday market in Apt has been labeled as a “marché d’exception français” (exceptional French market) due to it’s atmosphere, history, and originality. It’s also considered to be one of the top ten food markets in France. I had to see for myself…

Apt Market in Spring

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