Lavender fields in Provence – Origin – Facts
Lavender has been cultivated in Provence since time immemorial for the production of essential oil used in pharmacology and in the perfume industry
Provencal fabrics – Their origins – History
The colourful Provencal fabrics, initially imported from India and known as Indiennes during the 17th century were soon adapted to French style and trend
Cimiez – Historical Nice – French Riviera
Cimiez, on the heights of Nice on the French Riviera, is home to the Roman Cemenelum and its museum, a monastery, the Matisse Museum and the Hotel Regina
Roussillon Village in Luberon – Provence
Roussillon in the Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron in Provence, a village perched on a ridge of ochre clay once used in the textile industry to color fabric
Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur Region origins
Provence is part of the PACA Region and stretches between the Alps Mountains, Rhône Valley and Mediterranean and includes the French Riviera and Camargue
Nativity Scenes – Creches de Noel – origin
The French Nativity Scenes or Crèches de Noël consist of small figurines or santons that represent the Birth of Jesus of Nazareth in the stable of Bethlehem