Lavender fields, hilltop villages and spectacular rocky fjords, rosé wine and bouillabaisse, Cézanne and Van Gogh, cutting edge rap and hip-hop music, Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, pétanque, scuba diving and Olympique de Marseille: Provence is a vibrant mix of romantic tradition and surprising, fast-changing modernity. This is an insider's guide to the best of it, from a professional journalist living there.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Weird and Wonderful Provençal Santons
Santons are not just about the Holy Family and picturesque peasants (click here to read an article about traditional santons). Some santon-makers are keen to give them a cheeky contemporary spin. Here are some of the strange, surprising and amusing creations you may encounter on your travels in Provence. Click here to read more.
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