by Dee | Jun 18, 2023 | Lavender, Provence Travel
Oh, for the love of lavender! Lavender in Provence is an iconic symbol of the region and one of its most famous agricultural products. The climate and soil conditions in Provence are well-suited for growing lavender, and the region has been cultivating this fragrant...
by Dee | Jun 3, 2023 | French Food, French Markets, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel
“When the good Lord begins to doubt the world, he remembers he created Provence.” ~ Frederic Mistral Frederic Mistral must have known that Provence is a must in any season, as with each season Provence boasts unique sights, smells, sounds, and delights for its...
by Dee | May 30, 2023 | Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel
Well, that’s a wrap on our Jackdaw Journeys 2023 Provence Spring Tour. It was a wonderful tour, and Provence, as always, did not disappoint. If you follow along with me on Instagram or Facebook you might have caught a few of our highlights, but if not here is a...
by Dee | Mar 25, 2023 | French Markets, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel, Recipes
Spring is the season of renewal and the colors of spring in Provence are a sight to behold! The landscape and the markets are bursting with color in the produce, the trees, the flora, and the fauna – all starting to put on a big show for the season. Spring...
by Dee | Mar 17, 2023 | French Cuisine, French Food, French Markets, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel, Recipes
Eat Like a Local When you travel to France one of the best things is to experience French cuisine like a local. These memories will stay with you for a lifetime. I for one am always amazed at how when I see a photo of a past meal it takes me right back to the...
by Dee | Feb 28, 2023 | French Cuisine, French Food, French Markets, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel, Recipes
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter weather is holding on tightly for some parts, but the promise of spring in Provence is waiting for you, and for me! I am preparing for our first Jackdaw Journeys trip of the season, April 30th through May 10th and I am...
