La Raffine
The Provençal Christmas officially kicks off on December 4, the feast day of Sainte Barbe when wheat seeds are planted in shallow saucers which will eventually decorate the dining table on Christmas Eve.
Read MoreThe herbs from your garden are best when used freshly picked, but only a few hardy herbs like rosemary and sage can be picked year round, even in the relatively temperate Provence. Harvesting your garden herbs in early autumn for drying, freezing or oil infusion allows you to enjoy the produce of the herb garden year-round.
Read MoreThe truffle season in Provence runs from November to mid-March. A true joy to discover during the Lubéron winter months. Truffles are loved for their unique aroma and taste, and are typically enjoyed in simple traditional Provencal dishes like a brouillade aux truffes.
Read MoreEvery Autumn, for one month from mid-October, It’s harvest time for olives in the Luberon. Eagerly awaited by both amateurs and professionals, it is a tradition in Provence to bring the freshly picked olives from your own garden to the local mill for pressing. Each valley produces a different oil with subtle differences in fragrance and flavour.
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