Celebrate a new beginning next Spring.
From the end of February to the beginning of March, the first almond blossoms announce the arrival of warmer weather in Provence and Occitanie.
Shortly followed by the first asparagus, punnets of Carpentras strawberries, poppy fields and cherry orchards in bloom... Springtime in Provence is a carnival of vibrant colours, sensual scents and fragrant flavours...
Cherries are a significant agricultural product grown in Occitanie.
You can see cherry orchards in bloom in April and early May.
The time to enjoy their fruit is between late May and mid July.
RECIPE
Clafloutis aux Cerises
“the combination of sharply juicy fruit and sweet, wobbly batter is a beguiling one…..”
How to cook the perfect Cherry Clafoutis.
Felicity Cloake/ The Guardian
Stay at La Flânerie
Historic Stone Sanctuary 15km from the fashionable market town of Uzès in the Languedoc region of Southern France.
Recently renovated self-contained apartment on the ground floor of a traditional 17th c. Provençal village house.
The ancient stone squares of Uzès transform into France's most sophisticated culinary destination this October as Saveurs & Savoirs Festival returns. This prestigious four-day celebration brings together Michelin-starred chefs, renowned food writers, and artisanal producers for an extraordinary blend of intellectual exploration and sensory delight.
Unlike typical food festivals, this carefully curated event offers intimate chef demonstrations, thought-provoking conferences, and grand communal feasts in medieval courtyards—creating authentic cultural connections through exceptional cuisine.