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Recovering from their Thanksgiving dinners and football (not soccer) games, our readers in the United States are likely shopping today on "Black Friday." As Virginie explains, the urge to find great deals on purchases is not exclusive to North America; it is also a significant commercial event in France. On the less commercial side, for anyone interested in beautiful artisanal products, our online shop showcases high-quality items that make great gifts. The links in Our Provencal Marketplace take you directly to partner websites, and your purchase supports small businesses in the South of France.
With the cold, dark days ahead, it might seem folly to think about spring and summer, but now is the time to book 2024 small group tours. National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow runs photography workshops in many locations. In June 2024, you could join her and explore the Var, the wilder part of Provence, with ancient stone walls, olive trees, and cypress trees reminiscent of nearby Italy. Martine of Goût et Voyage returns to Provence with two "A Taste of Provence" tours in early June 2024. These tours are delicious and a great way to explore the region.
The festive holiday markets are starting and, in many cases, run until the end of December. Seasonal flavours await at the markets and stores, including the prized black truffle. But there are also oysters, foie gras, gingerbread and the 13 desserts – Les treize desserts – one of many holiday traditions.
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Cheers to the weekend,
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