Lavender by the Bay could not be better located. It was one of the first farms … Lavender and chevre speak French on the North ForkRead more
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Finding a sprightly pairing for Boizel Brut Réserve
Champagne is the acknowledged queen of sparkling wines, but every regal house has its signature. Boizel … Finding a sprightly pairing for Boizel Brut RéserveRead more
The lavender lady of Aix champions the scent of Provence
“This is the ‘gold of Provence.’” a lovely older woman exclaimed us as she handed us … The lavender lady of Aix champions the scent of ProvenceRead more
Sun-splashed markets make Aix a shopper’s dream
Just 45 minutes north from Marseille by train, Aix-en-Provence is incredibly cute and utterly Provençal. It … Sun-splashed markets make Aix a shopper’s dreamRead more
Seeking supreme couscous in North African Marseille
The North African caste of central Marseille had us jonesing for a great couscous before we … Seeking supreme couscous in North African MarseilleRead more
Marseille swirls with scents and sounds of North Africa
If we were placed blindfolded on bustling rue d’Aubagne, the scents of ginger, cumin, and mint … Marseille swirls with scents and sounds of North AfricaRead more
Provençal rosé cries out for pissaladière
Sometimes the wine demands a departure from the best-laid plans. With a pretty upscale version of … Provençal rosé cries out for pissaladièreRead more
Maison Empereur is Ali Baba’s cave for foodies
Julia Child reportedly lamented her husband Paul’s transfer from Paris to Marseille in the early 1950s, … Maison Empereur is Ali Baba’s cave for foodiesRead more
Pastis: the heady sip of Marseille
Amid all the shops selling olive oil soap in Marseille, we almost overlooked La Maison du … Pastis: the heady sip of MarseilleRead more
Bouillabaisse without fish but full of ceremony
If there’s one subject more contentious in Marseille than the sanctity of the Olympique football team, … Bouillabaisse without fish but full of ceremonyRead more