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In the Alpilles, near the Vallée des Baux, nothing signals that autumn has arrived more than the olive harvest. The exact timing of the récolte depends on Mother Nature’s impact on the fruit’s maturity. Farmers hope to get the timing right to maximize flavour and quality like every crop. Commercial operations harvest the olives in cycles. A small percentage of the olives are picked green and cracked to make olives cassées. Others are left on the trees longer to darken the heavier-flavoured oils. In her article, Chef Burnell shares her visit to Domaine des Escavalins, an olive plantation in the Var, and tasting their top-quality oil.
In a series of articles, Julie, the Vaucluse Dreamer, talks about exploring the Luberon Valley without a car – on foot or by bike. While there are hundreds of markets in Provence, the Saturday morning market in Apt should be on your list to visit. It’s one of France’s 100 “exceptional markets,” according to the French National Council of Culinary Art. Find out why.
Now is the time to start thinking of your holiday in the South of France in 2024. Our partners are already booking accommodation for the Olympic year, where soccer and sailing are the featured sports in Provence. Please look at some of the holiday accommodation types below.
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Enjoy the colourful season,
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