It’s L’Alicoque, the Fete de L’Huile, the first weekend of February (3rd to 5th February) in Nyons.
An experience not be missed which we’ve blogged about before. Lots more details can be found on the tourist information site www.paysdenyons.com
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Santons at Seguret
Written on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at 11:55 am
Santons is derived from the provencal and means little saint. They are small terracotta figures dressed in traditional costumes produced in Provence.
Each year Seguret hosts one of the largest displays of santons over the Christmas period. Since 1970 the ‘Amis de Seguret’ have been hosting the display at the chapel of St Thecle. This year the display is open until January 8th and costs 2 euros for adults, free to children. The santons are mainly figures connected to the nativity but also include characters from the village: baker,butcher etc. There is also a display of the Christmas table, the ’Gros Souper’ and the 13 desserts traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve.
Seguret itself is well worth visiting at any time of year, its houses clustered together, precariouly perched on a hillside overlooking vineyards. There is a guided walk around the village with panneaux(signs) providing interesting information about the buildings and local traditions. There is also a good restaurant ‘La Table du Comtat’ which I haven’t yet tried (hard to believe, I know) but which has a wonderful view from its terrace.
Theatre buff?
Written on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Why not stay at Colombier while you soak up some culture at the Avignon Drama Festival this July. We are less than an hour’s easy drive from Avignon, and we have some special discounts running in July – see our Prices page.
Tickets for the 65th Festival go on sale on Monday June 13th – so you need to get your skates on as they sell out fast for the more mainline events. The fringe events are easier to get tickets for. More info at their website www.festival-avignon.com
L’Alicoque
Written on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 9:49 am
This weekend sees the festival of L’Alicoque in Nyons which celebrates the arrival of the new olive oil. This is held the first weekend in February every year. On the Sunday there is a large procession and ceremony followed by a chance for people to taste the new oil sprinkled on croutons which have been lightly rubbed with garlic. Over the whole weekend there are organised walks (balades) to olive areas, visits to ‘moulins’ (mills for pressing), cooking demonstrations and in the evenings special meals and a ball.
This is a unique event not to be missed. For more information see www.paysdenyons.com the local tourist office site.
Art and Music and Culture in Provence 2008
Written on Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Why not combine a trip to Le Colombier with some of the best cultural events of Southern France? Highlights – within an easy 2 hour drive – include:
Aix-en-Provence Festival: classical opera and concerts, 27 June – 23 July 2008. Operas include work by Wagner, Mozart and Handel. Bookings open 3rd July – so get out your diary and start planning now.
The annual Avignon festival even has its own fringe. Running in July, you’ll find all the details posted in the new year.
The Jazz festival at Crest (vocals) will be held between the 3rd and the 9th August 2008.