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The inhabitants of Avignon welcome in the crisp Provence winter with the traditional St André Fair, held every year in the city streets. Try Provençal specialities, including Papalines liqueur…
The annual Fête de la Vigne et du Vin takes place at Avignon's Palais des Papes, and across France. It offers a chance for producers and oenophiles to get together at countless vineyards and…
Altera Rosa - Festival of the Rose
The sweet smell of roses infiltrates Avignon's Palais des Papes during this four-day exhibition dedicated to the bloom. Thirty new species of rose are presented each year and there are…
Côtes du Rhône is France's largest producer of red Appellation Contrôlée wine and the country's second-largest producer of red, rosé and white put together. The first of the year are brought…
Provence is famous for its terracotta pottery, created in pastel hues of mustard yellow and olive green. It makes an evocative - if slightly luggage-unfriendly - memento of the region. Terre…
With the Provençal sun beating down throughout the summer months, it's no surprise that Avignon should be home to a master milliner. The breathtaking beauty of the Mouret Chapelier shop's…
The fabric sold by the yard at Les Olivades is perfect for bed linen and table covers. Motifs, which include floral, fruit, butterfly and bee-themed designs, reflect the traditions of…
Sometimes nothing beats a picnic of fresh bread, tomatoes, ham, basil, olive oil, brousse sheep's milk cheese and perhaps a drop of local rosé. Avignon's Les Halles market has 40 stalls to…
One of Avignon's shining culinary lights, La Mirande is housed in a grand hotel fitted out in true Louis XVI splendour. Provençal haute cuisine is the star of the show.
Palais des Papes Visit and Wine Tasting
The magnificent Gothic Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in Avignon opens its doors to the public for a by-reservation-only tour and tasting. It's essential to book early for this intimate…
Avignon's L'Eau Vive is a contender for the town's cutest shop. Filled with children's books, toys, games, art kits and puzzles, it's a place to stock up on fun for the kids while being…
