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N° 2 - 2013 - - 40 000 copies - Free Provence | Traditional Fare | Traditional Provençal markets If there is one thing that the Alpilles, the Aix region, the Luberon and the Salon region all have in common it’s the weekly market; virtually every town and village has a morning market. Local fruit and vegetables, tra- ditional crafts, oil, honey … the fare on every stand more mouth-watering than the last. Make a point of visiting one!

By Anne-Sophie Sourd

Where to find the main markets:

Monday morning: Friday morning: Luberon: , , , Velleron Luberon: , Cavaillon, , Lagnes Alpilles: Fontvieille, Saint-Etienne du Grès Alpilles: , Eygalières, , Fontvieille, Aix region: Les Milles, Luynes , Saint-Andiol Aix region: Aix-en-Provence, Eguilles, Tuesday morning: Salon region: Eyguières, , Salon de Provence Luberon: , Gordes, Lacoste Alpilles: Cabannes, , Saturday morning: resh fruit and vegetables as far as the eye can see. Being dependent Aix region: Aix-en-Provence, Eguilles Luberon: Apt, Cheval Blanc, Le Thor, Ménerbes, Oppède, Petit Palais on the changing seasons and harvests, Producers on Provençal mar- Salon region: , Eyguières Alpilles: Cabannes, Saint-Rémy de Provence kets sell what they gathered that morning – produce that looks as Aix region: Aix-en-Provence, good as it tastes … Melons, apricots, peaches, nectarines … let- Wednesday morning: Salon region: Salon de Provence, Charleval, F tuce, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, garlic, shallots … Luberon: Le Thor, Gargas all the basic elements for Provençal cooking. Visit the butcher’s stand where Alpilles: Mollégès, Mouriès, , Saint-Rémy de Provence Sunday morning: they sell chickens roasted to perfection. Stop at the fishmonger’s too and Aix region: Aix-en-Provence, Luberon: L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Maubec, Coustellet see vociferous salesmen of Mediterranean fish. Colors, aromas, the whole Salon region: Mallemort, Salon de Provence Alpilles: Châteaurenard atmosphere is an experience … There is nothing quite like a market to awa- Aix region: Jouque, Aix-en-Provence, Vitrolles, Meyrargues ken your senses because there is just so much to take in! Arts and crafts, Thursday morning: Salon region: Pélissanne, Salon de Provence fine fare - all of the Provençal customs and traditions congregate on town Luberon: L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Ménerbes, , Roussillon and village squares as with the market on Wednesday mornings in Salon Alpilles: , , Maussane les Alpilles, Noves de Provence or the one in Saint-Rémy, also on Wednesdays. There is a major Aix region: Aix-en-Provence, La Roque d’Anthéron market in Aix-en-Provence on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on the Place Salon region: Sénas Verdun and the Place Prêcheur and the lesser known, but nevertheless gour- met, market of the Petit Palais every Saturday morning.

SUMMER IN PROVENCE Editorial By Anne-Sophie Sourd Directeur de la publication, gérant : Nicolas Coissard Rédacteurs : Anne-Sophie Sourd, Eric Morichaud, Rémi Lacassin You know you’re in Provence if … Traduction : Irene Chalmers Preire Crédits photos : X Impression : Rotimpres The sky is blue and cloud-free because of gusts from the wind we call le Le Mistral is, in fact, blowing and can bend trees Rédaction-Publicité : 06 09 98 67 49 - 06 63 75 06 96 The perfume of lavender, thyme and rosemary fill the air Publicité et communication : The cicadas sing their mating song as soon as the weather turns fine Béatrice Bettinelli, Le Journal des Alpilles : www.journaldesalpilles.fr The heat can be so overpowering that you prefer to sit in the shade of a pine tree Nadine Lefebvre , Le Journal du Luberon : www.journalduluberon.fr or near a cool fountain Isabelle Righi, Le journal du Pays Salonais : www.journaldupayssalonais.fr Café terraces fill with groups of friends at apéritif time Lionel Matteoda, Le Journal des Aixois : www.journaldesaixois.fr Enjoy your trip to Provence, land of cultures and discoveries, of fine fare and expe- 44, rue Lafayette - 13 300 Salon de Provence sont édités par la SARL de presse Aurélia Editions, au capital de 1500 euros. rience at the service of good manners… RCS B 419 512 918 ASS

2 The top 5 Marseille-Provence 2013 events As European cultural capital for 2013, Marseille has chosen to invite all of Provence to participate in the experience. Since 12th January, several thousand events have already taken place in our region with the broadest selection of programs imaginable: dance, paintings, music, gourmet events, hikes, historical events, shows, museums and the list goes on! So as the festival season is in full swing, here is our top 5 for you whether you are just curious, well-informed or a real enthusiast!

the public into an epic saga. Their next shows are on 6th July in Mar- tigues, on 9th and 10th August in Port-Saint-Louis du Rhône, from 4th to 7th September in Marseille (Château d’If), from 13th to 16th November in Aix-en-Provence and, finally, on 31st December in . Entwining space and time, Révélations by Groupe F – omni- present on the international scene – weaves artistic trails, fas- cinating and perceptive paths. “Révélations” - the saga From the banks of the Rhone to the calanques of , All the latest information on Marseille Provence from the Château d’If to the Venetian canals of , 2013 can be found on www.mp2013.fr and in from the fountains of Aix to the shores of the Etang de Pavillon M (place Bargemon, behind the town Berre, Groupe F (based in Mas Thibert near ) skill- hall, in Marseille) fully employs fire, fireworks, images and music to draw MuCEM Festins de Méditerranée Somewhere between the sky and the sea at the entran- Festins de Méditerranée will take place in seven diffe- ce to the Vieux-Port in Marseille, this national museum rent places, providing a moment where you can share a sketches a line where two banks of the Mediterranean unique meal dreamt up by chefs for 600 guests gathe- meet. It is a 21st century civilization museum of 40 000 red around them, farmers, associations, locals, foodies, m2 built on 3 sites, J4, the Fort Saint-Jean and the Centre schools... Each event will have its theme, its star product, de Conservation et de Ressources. One exhibition that is and each event will hear a story told. Street cooking, work- not to be missed is “Le Noir et le Bleu, un Rêve Méditer- shops (taste, wild plants, wine, produce, etc.), debates ranéen” (Black and Blue, a Mediterranean dream). The on modern-day food and eating, musical apéritif events two colors symbolize light and shade, the concept of civi- will take place during these days dedicated to the sha- lization and its opposite which justifies violence and conquest. ring of food. Next, after , and Istres, The exhibition is a 12-episode voyage of fantasies and will be Port-de-Bouc (21st and 22nd June, “retour de pêche” symbols of the Mediterranean; a voyage that draws toge- – “fisherman’s return”), Salon de Provence (7th July, “le ther paintings, sculptures, photos and contemporary faci- bonheur est dans le pré” – “food from the fields”), Arles lities, books, manuscripts, archive images, documenta- (3rd August, “ la guinguette des Deltas” – “food and dance ries, fiction … music”) and Saint-Rémy de Provence (13th October, “un www.mucem.org dimanche sous les oliviers” – “Sunday in the shade of the olive trees”).

Grand Atelier du Midi Contemporary art tour There are two parts to the exhibition, one in the Palais in the Longchamp (a fine-art museum) and the other in the musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence, bringing together nearly 200 A free, travelling festival, “Envies Rhônements” offers you works of art dating from 1880 and 1950-1960. Starting a trip through the exceptional landscapes of the Rhône with two figureheads of modern painting, namely Vin- delta (lakes, lagunas, woods, riverbanks, coast …) until cent Van Gogh et Paul Cézanne, the works on show set mid-October. Each of the participant artists will take an out to explain how the South, in the broadest sense of insightful yet quirky look at the place they chose to pre- the word, from Northern Spain to Northern Italy with a sent, in plastic structures that tempt us to visit the Camargue few inroads into North Africa, was an incredible labora- differently, to explore rare and magnificent nature spots tory for the development of modernity in the world of (Domaine de la Palissade, Marais du Verdier, Bois Fran- painting. Among the other artists on show are Monet, çois, Plage Napoléon, les Marais du Vigueirat…). The pro- Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, Dali, Bonnard, Braque, Signac, gram for this 12th edition of the festival (28th July- 89th Soutine, Vallotton, Dufy, Camoin, Derain, Manguin, August) combines live shows, artistic performances, work- Gauguin, Man Ray, and Modigliani. Open until 13th Octo- shops. It is an excellent opportunity to wander along the ber. Rhône Delta (Salin de Giraud, Sambuc, Port Saint-Louis, www.grandpalais.fr/fr/evenement/le-grand-atelier-du-midi Mas Thibert).

3 Perched Villages in the | Luberon |

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1 [6] In the heart of the Pays d'Aigues, with both the Grand Luberon and the Duran- ce River on the horizon, this perched village is crowned by a thousand-year- [9] old castle. In the Middle Ages, Ansouis was in the perfect place to control the road between Aix-en-Provence and Apt. Today, this well-preserved vil- [1] lage still has the magnificent castle (former property of the Sabran fami- ly). To reach the castle, cross the square and follow the small streets of beau- tifully restored houses; some of these date as far back as the 15th and 17th centuries. 2 Gordes Gordes is proud to be one of the most beautiful villages in , with paved streets winding between tall houses built on the very rock and clinging to the hillside in an atmosphere of history and legend. In the surrounding coun- 9 Lauris tryside, Gordes also has a view over the Village des Bories (curious round Lauris is a little known treasure in the Luberon and is well worth a visit. It dry-stone buildings), the abbaye de Sénanque in its lush green valley, the sits on a rocky hilltop overlooking the valley and combines the charm Moulin des Bouillons, and the Palais Saint Firmin cellars. of a typical Provençal village with the energy of a young community that has all mod cons. Lauris is proud of its history and heritage and is the very 3 Roussillon image of what you’d expect from a Provençal village – fountains, shaded Here in Provence, between the Luberon and the Monts de , glows lanes, traditions. Roussillon in an ochre-colored light. It is classed as one of the most beau- tiful villages in France and is quite unique. It lies on the biggest deposit of 10 Oppède le Vieux ochre in the world and displays this in an extraordinary range of flamboyant Greatly marked by History with a capital H, Oppède-le-Vieux has weathe- colors. Strolling through the lanes and up and down steps, contemplating red the centuries and bears the traces of their passing. High on a crag, the the often simple and naturally beautiful houses, you cannot help but admi- remains of a Medaieval castle (“like a grenade that has exploded”) looks re the results of ancient art work. This is a place where man has merged into the abyss from the top of sheer cliffs that plunge into a breathtaking naturally into the magnificence of his surroundings. canyon. At the foot of the castle, a 360° panorama views the terraces of Ste-Cécile, landscaped gardens and in the distance Mont-Ventoux, the monts 4 Ménerbes de Vaucluse and, on the cliff side, the Luberon. High on a rocky peak overlooking Luberon vines and garrigues, the citadel and castle of Ménerbes watch over their neighbors. Within the village itself, 11 Murs the streets reveal a rich heritage - residences from the past, the town hall The first thing you notice when you arrive in the village is the restored cast- square with its 17th century belltower and belfry … As with many villages le, dating from the 15th century, which overlooks Murs. Then, as you walk in the Luberon, Ménerbes attracted a number of famous artists such as Picas- through the streets, beside the church is the birthplace of Henry 4th’s famous so who had a house here. brother-in-arms, Crillon. The house goes back to the 13th century and has been converted into a small prehistory museum. You could also take a stroll 5 Venasque 7 Lacoste along the "Mur de la Peste" (the plague wall), an astonishing 25 km long The story of Venasque can be told via the three main monuments, the ram- Take a walk through the narrow streets steeped in history and admire the dry stone wall that was built in 1721 to protect the Comtat Venaissin from parts, the church and the baptistry. At the foot of , hanging remains of the Marquis de Sade’s castle (restored by designer Pierre Car- the outbreak of the plague that arrived in Marseille by boat. on to a crag that overlooks vines, garrigues and cherry trees, are the remains din), the mediaeval remains and the stone houses. Right in the heart of of the former mediaeval village, the ramparts and three Saracen towers. the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, Lacoste has a lot to offer – hiking In the heart of the Provençal village are steep streets, houses of honey-colo- in the Forêt des Cèdres, cycling routes, events, art galleries, wine tasting red stone, the Cathedral Church of Notre-Dame and a magnificent baptis- … Despite being quite cosmopolitan the village maintains local traditions tery dating from the 11th century. and the locals have welcomed and integrated numerous artists and sculp- tors. 6 Lourmarin Lourmarin is situated at the lower end of the channel carved into the Lube- 8 Bonnieux ron by the Aiquebrun, in a setting of vineyards and olive groves. Streets bor- This village is known for its two churches, its ramparts, its former town hall dered by fountains wind their way around the Castellas and a charming Roma- (the Hôtel de Rouvil), its charming streets and numerous old buildings, all nesque church to lead you to the magnificent castle. The castle was built of which give Bonnieux quite a unique cachet. Besides this, in the plain is in the 15th century by the d’Agoult family and houses a rich collection of the Pont Julien, built in the Augustan era (27 BC – 14 AD) on the Domi- furniture and works of art. The village attracted many artists including Henri tian Way (known as "camin roumieù" in Provençal) – and on the hilltop, Bosco and Albert Camus, both buried in the small cemetery. the Forêt des Cèdres, a cool spot in summer. In short, it is a very varied loca- For further information contact the tourist information bureau - Tel: 04 90 tion from both a natural and a historical point of view. 68 10 77

4 communiqué Gordes | Hôtel***** - Restaurant | Charm and authenticity at Le Mas des Herbes Blanches

t is a large stone building stan- ding in a purely natural setting like the jewel of Luberon tradi- Itional architecture that it is. Le Mas des Herbes Blanches nurtures the authenticity that is specific to Relais & Châteaux establishments. And if the hotel now proudly displays 5 stars placing it high among the leaders of top-notch accommodation in Provence it has nothing to do with chance. Lei- sureliness, comfortable rooms, suites and apartments looking out over the neighboring hills, charm and peace, also know how to harmonize Lube- summer events and tastings (for fur- all are essential to a high quality stay. ron, Ventoux, and wines from all over ther information see the hotel or Elegance goes hand-in-hand with hos- France with specific dishes, how to www.herbesblanches.com). pitality, service with availability and appreciate local produce, during attention is paid to every guest with discretion. Enjoy evenings, din- RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX ners, lunches, activities or discove- LE MAS DES HERBES BLANCHES***** ries in one of the “Gourmet”, “Golf”, tares of garrigue and pine forest in of flavors. Discover their creative expres- natively created with fresh produce - 84220 Gordes “Discover Provence” or “Romantic” theme the park, tennis courts, swimming pool, sion of local cuisine, traditional and authentic flavors, favoring local Tel.: 33 (0)4 90 05 79 79 - Fax: 33 (0)4 90 05 71 96 packages. Visit the local splendors and a massage or … a game of pétanque recipes with a new look, world fare, production and crafted with passion. E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.herbesblanches.com curiosities, excursions in the surrounding in a lounge bar atmosphere. In the and more besides. Sample the à la Find unadulterated savors on the theme Restaurant open every day. areas, hikes, bicycle hire, hot air bal- restaurant is gourmet cuisine by emble- carte menu, the set menus at 38 € of the seasons, the hills, the produ- Lunchtime menus at 38€ and 45€, dinner menus at 50€, 65€ loon flights, anything and everything matic Chef Akhara Chay and pastry and 45 € at lunchtime, a tasting menu ce from the region and elsewhere, the and 80€. Tasting menu at 95€. A la carte menu. is possible… In and around the hotel, Chef Willy Tourrette that invites epi- (Dégustation) in the evening, and many Mediterranean and the oceans… choose from walks through the 5 hec- cureans to explore a whole new world other variations besides, all imagi- At Le Mas des Herbes Blanches, they THE + Airport/high speed train station shuttle. Heliport. communiqué Ménerbes | Antiques Modern articles Bazaar chic | La Vie est Belle rue de la fontaine

ernard Guillon is a showman, an artistic director turned antique dealer and “La vie est belle” (life is good) is his catchphra- Bse. The place itself is remarkable - a 17th century coaching inn as you come into Ménerbes. It is at least as remarkable as the items on show - antiques, modern articles, and bazaar chic objects, all things that are dear to the owner. The owner who asserts his originality and whose daily life is past, present and future… So, on …April 1st, a long and varied offbeat Baroque list of articles and old-fashioned objects diverted from their usual use, futurist objects constantly

being transformed and finally determined by chan- also of tomorrow,“as Bernard says. As for the bazaar- ce encounters, professional furniture, industrial chic part, the quirky universe of La Vie est Belle vintage items, lights, paintings, sculptures, Swe- is also an (applied) art gallery with knick-knacks, dish furniture, and also signature pieces, particularly ornaments, and works by selected young creators chairs and armchairs designed by Charles Eames, (passementerie light fittings, wifeframe insects, Bertoia, or Pascal Mourgue will be presented. A bags, scented candles …). selection of audacious choices as well as more clas- With a backdrop of a courtyard and dry-stone ter- sical items but always of quality, always with unex- raced walls, and now that the fine weather is here, pected associations of materials and forms in 60s he has a collection of natural furniture and orna- and 70s styles “evidence of yesteryear and perhaps ments on show.

LA VIE EST BELLE Rue de la Fontaine - 84560 Ménerbes – Tel.: 04 90 72 84 69 / 06 19 91 37 91 [email protected] - Facebook: lavieestbelleruedelafontaine Open from Tuesday to Saturday and public holidays from 10.30 am to 7 pm.

5 communiqué Cavaillon | Watering Systems, Irrigation, Pool, Spa, Tools, Outdoor Furniture | Selection and quality at le Comptoir de l’Arrosage

or 37 years, le Comptoir de l’Ar- ming pool (pool cleaners including rosage, a family business, has hybrid cleaners, maintenance and treat- been supplying their customers ment products, cleaning kits and acces- Fwith material, repairs, and advi- sories and alarms by Maytronics) and ce about watering and irrigation sys- spa (customizable wooden spa tems, pumps, water filtering and treat- ranges, ready to run by Procopi) areas. ment with all the seriousness and com- For the garden, DIY and outdoor main- mitment that you expect from a well- tenance, le Comptoir de l’Arrosage car- known local tradesman, and treating ries leading brands Bahco for hand every request with care. Their exper- tools and edged tools, Matabi for tise is also associated with numerous sprayers, Kärcher for their home ranges of outdoor equipment for pools, and professional ranges of high-pres- spas, gardens, maintenance and comprehensive offer and helpful Agriline. They have pumps for all cir- sure cleaning, water and dust suc- recreation. Their quality and exper- knowledge. Designing and installing cumstances, submersible and surface, tion, and window cleaning. Recrea- tise can be observed in their showroom an integrated watering system, or having for waste water and clean water; for tion and comfort have not been for- and workshop of over 600m2 on the it designed here, becomes child’s play. water reclamation and storage they gotten on patios, in gardens or on the outskirts of Cavaillon on the road to You’ll find pipes, power drips, sprink- have collapsible tanks for all volumes pool deck with outdoor furniture (suites, Robion. lers, automatic couplers, self-drilling that can also be made to measure. chairs, armchairs, tables, coffee It’s true to say that when you come cocks, and an extensive selection of Besides this, there are filtering and tables, bars). Protection from the sun here you can be (virtually) certain of controllers ranging from the most basic water analysis systems for efficient hasn’t been left out either with a large finding the right answer, the right part, to the most sophisticated by Claber, water treatment of UV, algae and bac- selection of parasols, with central or the material or accessories that are Rainbird and Hunter, as well as teria. Still on the subject of water but side posts, large sizes and many colors best suited to your needs, due to their pond pumps and accessories by for recreation, there are extensive swim- to choose from for all surroundings.

LE COMPTOIR DE L'ARROSAGE Working hand in hand with agriculture… After sales and a workshop at your service 84300 Cavaillon - Tel.: 04 90 78 26 22 - Fax: 04 90 76 29 64 Le Comptoir de l'arrosage works with market gardeners, tree growers, Sales are important but so are maintenance and repairs. Le Comptoir E-mail: [email protected] - Website: www.comptoirdelarrosage.com nurserymen, municipalities and associations to design and maintain de l’Arrosage has experienced professionals at your service to take care From Monday to Saturday their watering, irrigation, pumping, power drip, micro sprinkling and of the equipment you bought whether here or elsewhere. They also from 8 am to noon and from 2pm to 6 pm frost protection systems. Their compact and efficient professional have a large store of parts and supplies for swift action even for older Free estimate. CB and American Express accepted. Online filtering equipment is worth a visit. equipment. THE + store

communiqué Robion | Objects and accessories | Originalife will surprise you to simplify your life

his is a place where curiosity is not a bad thing … Be your- self, be unique… The minu- Tte you set foot inside the tone is set. This is what Originalife is all about. The shop is in the heart of Robion and is just bursting with things that are fun, practical, and original for young and old alike and also for the home. ”It wasn’t easy finding original things for children in the kitchen so we decided to go against everything we saw elsewhere. We started on the Inter- net in November 2012 thanks to my fitted by the managers themselves, lemon sprays, pizza slicers, table mats, brother, Sébastien Boria, and then we can be found all sorts of entertaining kitchen knives. Everyday objects opened the store in April,” explains Vir- and educational games for children come to life here. “We’re here to make ginie Eymard who manages the (bags, photo albums, world maps, etc.) everyday life easier,” ends the young family business with her husband Oli- and kitchen and pastry-making couple who originally came from vier. It’s just that Originalife is not an accessories for adults. And there again, Cavaillon et Mollégès before settling Ali Baba’s cavern … You choose the we go from surprise to surprise, fresh in Robion. type of consumer you are, you don’t just make do… ch tends towards the environmen- mitted (fair trade, recycled pro- scissors nor glue to assemble them. You ORIGINALIFE “We want to make people want to dis- tally responsible, no toxic substances ducts, etc.) which doesn’t, in any way, fold them and assemble them by hand,” 12, avenue de Provence - 84440 Robion cover quality goods with our code of in their kitchen utensils, lots of change the quality of their products. says Olivier Eymard. Tel.: 04 90 78 06 47 - www.originalife.com ethics. The idea is to pleasantly sur- wood and organic cotton. Priority is Au contraire! “We have cardboard play- On the Original life shelves, made from Open from Tuesday to Saturday and on public holidays prise them,” they tell us. Their approa- given to brands that are ethically com- houses for children that need neither wooden slats (denailed pallets) and from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.

6 communiqué Bonnieux | Domaine de Capelongue - Stays and Fine Fare | Share a moment with Edouard Loubet

As you discover the many hilltop villages throughout the Luberon, Bonnieux is one that stands out and will bring back the happiest and most original memories, of your visit and dinner at the Domaine de Capelongue. Immersed in world of seasonal and local produce, of garrigue and golden stone, where refinement goes hand-in-hand with simplicity, and luxury with hospitality welcome to the world of Edouard Loubet, two-star and 5-toque chef, a “craftsman in love with nature”.

Charm and discovery during your stay …

During the summer when the hills are decked with autumnal colours, the Domaine de Capelongue entices you to come for the weekend or indeed stay a while longer, whether enjoying a little peace and pri- vacy or bringing the whole family. The Maisons d'Edouard Loubet reserve a welcome for you that is as refined as it is hospitable, as charming as it is genuine and perfect- ly located for exploring the Forêt des cèdres, the history of the Bories, the Via Domitia, the Pont Julien, ochres, the traditions and appeal and treasures of the surrounding villages.

Bastide de Capelongue:This is a traditional Provençal buil- ding where sunshine and shade play upon the stone. It is a place of relaxation and well-being, combining all the services of a Relais In the kitchen, pure expression of flavors… & Châteaux hotel with care and consideration for every guest in a "In every dish, I endeavor to reveal that blend of sincerity and simplicity. The place feels like a home where you can enjoy your breakfast with a morning authentic taste that awakens my childhood view of the Luberon, or savor the moment of a long aperitif in the setting sun; a place where you can discuss tastes memories and dreams". Edouard Loubet likes and flavors with the chef or swim in a pool surrounded by lavender and olive trees (Charme, Supérieure or Luxe to cultivate his garden both literally and rooms from 140 to 380€ per night for two). figuratively. Herbs, what is good, what is Ferme de Capelongue:This is an elegant and prestigious guest residence, nestling in greenery, where the beautiful, the hillsides, garrigues and wood- former sheep barn and dovecots have been converted to studios, apartments and suites offering refined comfort lands all inspire him as much as the daily in the heart of a nature spot. Relax beside the lap pool, or go for a walk in the hills, this is an ideal opportunity market and fresh seasonal produce … to get to know the real Luberon (from 180 €/night, 1 095 € per week). whatever the season! Restaurant gastronomique Edouard Loubet: His is the table of a veritable epicurean, a true The same incomparable atmosphere can also be found at Galinier de Lourmarin, an authentic 18th cen- disciple of Mother Nature, a lover of flavors arising from the very essence of produce. He is imaginative, tury bastide (800 € for 2 to 15 000 € for 12 for 2 weeks). creates dishes on an impulse, from a memory, from a sudden desire to combine flavors. Born in Savoie and now in his beloved Provence, he is as much a lover of truffles as of those simpler tastes from far and wide. He changes the menu every month and a half. The à la carte menu and exceptional set menus (such as the “déjeuner” menu) can be enjoyed with the same pleasure (set menus at 58 €, 70 €, 140 € and 190 €, A la carte menu). Le 4 Months, shades of summer... From June to September the summer restaurant at the Ferme de Capelongue offers light, sun-drenched food you can enjoy at the poolside, facing the hills. Refreshing frui- ty creations, light salads, grilled fish and meat, pizza with truffles, here is instant cuisine, picnic style or leng- thy aperitif, served from noon to 5 pm (set menus at 32€, daily choices from 25€). La Table du Chef ! Eat in the kitchen at a long wooden table, be a part of a quite particular atmosphe- re and witness the effervescence of a brigade, observe the service, maybe learn a few cooking tips … Edouard Loubet opens his kitchen wide to you! There is also the possibility of workshops on a theme with lunch and a lesson on wine and food pairing.

DOMAINE DE CAPELONGUE Les Claparèdes - Chemin des Cabannes - 84480 Bonnieux - Tel.: 04 90 75 89 78 - [email protected] - www.capelongue.com All the news about The Domaine de Capelongue, the thematic party's and week end's in http://www.petit-journal-en-luberon.com

7 Teen | foods | you really must try Aioli Aioli is a sauce made with garlic and olive oil. The traditional ver- sion of the recipe does not contain eggs but, as it is very difficult to blend oil and garlic alone, most cooks today add another liquid to Gibassier help make an emulsion – usually an egg yolk or lemon juice. Aioli is an essential element in a traditional dish of salt cod and boiled vege- A gibassier may be dry or moist and is compo- tables. sed of flour, olive oil, aniseed, sugar, salt and water. Cavaillon melons It is one of the 13 deserts traditionally eaten at Cavaillon is the undisputed capital of the Christmas dinner. It can, however, be found in melon. The fruit takes pride of place in baker’s shops in Provence all year round. many restaurants in the town and is promo- ted by the Confrérie des Chevaliers de l'Ordre du Melon. At the beginning of July, Anchoïade there is a melon festival in Cavaillon. The “melon de Cavaillon” is one of Anchoïade is both the name the most popular fruits in sum- Tellines of the sauce and of the mer in the south of France. dish. The sauce is made This tiny shellfish lives on the seasho- with anchovies, capers, re under a few centimeters of wet olive oil and garlic. The Artichauts sand. Once the sand has been remo- dish is composed of raw Bread vegetables that are in ved they can be eaten raw, poa- and olive oil à la season, sliced or diced, ched or with chopped parsley barigoule ready to be dipped in the Whether you choose wholegrain, and garlic. sauce and eaten. corn, linseed and poppy seed, farm- This is a Provençal recipe house or quite simply a baguette, bread based on small springtime bought fresh that morning should be artichokes, tomatoes, eaten alone or with a few drops of olive onions and garlic, Green or black tapenade oil at aperitif time. Bread is part of meals and Parma ham, here all year round, from breakfast to which goes nicely with with your aperitif dinner and including snack time. a glass of white wine. Black tapenade is a sort of cream made with black , capers, and anchovy fillets. The green version is Soupe au pistou made with green olives to which ground almonds or pine nuts have been added. They can be served as Soupe au pistou is a soupe made with summer vegetables and pasta served with a pistou sauce (a mixture of garlic, canapés (particularly with aperitifs), spread on bread, olive oil and chopped basil). As is the case for many recipes, or as a dip for vegetable sticks. They can also be used every family and every cook has their own method. Gene- as stuffing for poultry. rally speaking, the basic ingredients for the soup are beans (green, white and red), zucchini, potatoes and tomatoes. Carpentras strawberries The strawberry festivals in Carpentras and then in Velleron announce the start of the strawberry season. Several exceptional varieties are grown in Provence; pajaro, ciflorette and gariguette… They can be eaten alone, with a little sugar, or with whipped cream. Pastry cooks and confectioners appreciate this exquisite fruit and make its aroma last longer as candied fruit or in jam.

8 communiqué Gargas | Hôtel de prestige***** & Restaurants | Changes, relaxation and culinary delights at la Coquillade a Coquillade reopened last month a point of visiting the “Provence Cycling one of their exceptional bicycles for promising another first-rate sum- Paradise” where you can buy acces- a tour into the Luberon. mer season of relaxation and sories and clothing. You can also hire Lindulgence. The wine tou- rism hotel complex reveals a new décor, An evening at La Coquillade… as superlative as ever. “Le Bistrot” is now in a new location facing the vines Thursday 20th June: and the Luberon, with an entirely new “Soirée Champagne” with Taittinger. ambiance; it has a local feel with empha- An exceptional diner with Champagne “grands crus” sis on fresh seasonal produce, orga- Menu at 110 € (Champagne & beverage included) nic fruit and vegetables from the kit- Friday 28th June: chen garden and a cuisine bursting “Soirée Rose” in the Jardin dans les Vignes! with sunshine. Summer evenings can be enjoyed in “Le Jardin dans les Vignes”. To celebrate the 2013 opening of the Jardin dans les Vignes, Lunch and dinner at La Coquillade offer La Coquillade and the Aureto vineyards present the much awaited the temptations of the gourmet “Soirée Rose”. A convivial evening focused on the Aureto rosé wines and the à la carte menus at the Miche- and hosted by the Aureto team. It is highly recommended to wear lin-starred restaurant, “Le Gourmet”. pink for the event! You will find the quintessence of a Menu at 48 €, wine included. Reservations at 04 90 74 74 71. cuisine as devoted to originality as tradition in the lunchtime (38€, LA COQUILLADE DEMEURE DE PRESTIGE***** drinks not included), Decouverte Access for persons of reduced mobility and Prestige menus. Not only is it a hand-in-hand with elegance, authen- discover the wines from the Aureto really is something for everyone. Car park for guests taste experience but it is also a break. ticity with comfort, charm with domain (with or without a meal), learn Cycling enthusiasts, whether they pre- Hameau le Perrotet - 84400 Gargas – Tel.:+33(0)490 74 71 71 Staying at La Coquillade gives you the luxury, relaxation with discovery, and about the art of wine-growing in the fer on road or all-terrain bicycles, will [email protected] - www.coquillade.fr opportunity to enjoy a certain art of leisure with well-being. vineyards, enjoy the pool and the relaxa- naturally want to see the new 2013 GPS: 043° 52.81' N, 005° 19.02' E entertaining where hospitality goes They hold workshops where you can tion areas, or practice sport – there top-of-the-range BMC bicycles. Make THE + Relais & Châteaux and a Michelin-starred restaurant!

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9 Five stages in the Tour de France

This year, after starting in Corsica for the very first time, the Tour de France will celebrate the 100th edition of the race with seven stages across Provence (Cagnes-sur-Mer - Marseille on 3rd July, Aix-en-Provence - Albi on 4th July, Givors - Mont-Ventoux on 14th July, rest day in the Vaucluse on 15th July, Vaison-la-Romaine - Gap on 16th July, Embrun - Chorges on 17th July and, finally, Gap - L’Alpe d’Huez on 18th July). Let’s take a look at the top 5 places that have indelibly marked the history of the Tour.

MONT-VENTOUX… that he refused to allow Marseille to par- his yellow jersey before ending 4th in . Also called “the Giant of Provence”, Mont ticipate in the Tour for as long as he lived. Between the southern and northern , Ventoux reaches an altitude of 1911 Marseille would once again be a destination the climbing specialists have been responsible meters and can be climbed from both sides. in 1989 (14th July, Bastille Day) on the 200th for some of the most surprising and On the northern side, starting at Bedoin, anniversary of the , three remarkable all-time events. One of these via the Mont-Serein ski resort, the vege- years after the death of Defferre. A is Lance Armstrong’s fantastic off road ride tation is lush and green. On the southern Frenchman, Vincent Barteau, took first place. through the underbrush on 14th July 2003. side, starting at Malaucène via the Cha- In the Col de la Rochette, in the descent let Reynard, it’s quite a different situation AIX-EN-PROVENCE… to Gap, his rival Beloki accelerated and fell with gusts of wind blowing over the rocks This summer, the Tour de France will return badly on tarmac that had been softened earning it the name of “the bald moun- to Aix. This will be the 7th time that the in the sun. The American managed to avoid tain”. There is also a lesser used route on town (like ) will have been host him but only by performing a balancing the eastern side that starts in Sault. In 1967, to the Tour caravan –the last time, howe- act and heading off across country like a Tom Simpson, a British cyclist collapsed ver, was way back in 1962! So this will be mountain biker. and died while climbing it. He was a major event for a place used to seeing exhausted by the effort, the heat and … stages of the Tour Mediterranéen, the Paris- CARPENTRAS... doping. Fortunately, there are many , and also the traditional Ronde On 18th July 1994, in the scorching heat other, happier stories about the mountain. Cycliste (65 annual events to date) that ends of the south of France, Eros Poli achieved Richard Virenque won this stage in 2002 at the Rotonde at the end of the Cours Mira- the greatest exploit in his entire career. Aged after a magnificent breakaway. beau. A perfect finish in the form of a straight 30 at the time, the Italian was used to playing line for the sprinters in the peloton! The side-kick to Mario Cippolini. On this par- MARSEILLE… great Robbie McEwan crossed the finish ticular day, he decided to go for it and ran On 10th July 1971, the battle between Luis line in similar flat road conditions in the a solo ride for 171 km (far from Albert Bou- Ocana and Eddy Merckx reached a climax. Miramas-Montpellier stage in 2005. This lon’s record of 243 km in 1947!) from Mont- After a show of force by the Spanish cyclist, was the only year he participated in the pellier to Carpentras. At the roadside and the Belgian champion decided to get his event. on worldwide television, not many people revenge in the stage that started at recognized the Italian giant (1.94m). This Orcières-Merlette. The result was that the LES ALPES… was soon to change. Exhausted by the heat, “cannibal” sprinted towards Marseille at The highest mountain pass (the vertigi- he made it to the top of Mont Ventoux then high speed and reached the Vieux Port near- nous Col du Galibier, 2645m) the peloton his flat-racing talents kicked in - all the way ly two hours ahead of the expected time. has ever gone through is in the Alps. In 2011, to the finishing line. Nowadays, although The public and the mayor, Gaston Defferre, Andy Schleck carried off an amazing vic- he never liked climbing them, he organizes completely missed the event. The story goes tory while Thomas Voeckler – a great favo- cycling tours to the most famous moun- that the mayor was so displeased by this rite with the French public – confirmed tain passes … ©ASO/B. Bade©ASO/B. ©ASO/B. Bade©ASO/B.

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13 Gordes: a jewel in Luberon

THE VILLAGE OF BORIES

On the slopes of the Vaucluse moun- tains, facing the Luberon mountains, the Bories vil- lage with its sheep-pens, stone bread ovens, wine vats, threshing areas, narrow alleys and “city walls” bears witness to the numerous gene- rations of hard working people that have inhabited this place. Since the Bories (a "borie" is a stone hut characteris- tic of the Apt area), can be traced back to the Bronze Age, it is about 3000 years of continuity that one contemplates, the newest huts having been built in the XVIIIth century. The French Govern- acing Mount Luberon, Gordes spirals upwards towards the limpid Pro- ment has classified the Bories Village vencal sky around a spectacular outcrop of rock rising from the Vau- a Historical Monument in 1977. It is cluse hills. Its cobbled streets meander among tall houses built direct- the most important group of houses Fly on the rock of moun- tainsides vibrant of a thou- sand stories and of its kind in the region. legends. Gordes is further enriched by the presence of a visual arts tradition The Village, neglected for over a century had suffered the assaults of time To discover the Bories Village is a unique experience. One cannot but be tou- that has inspired such painters as André Lhote, Marc Chagall, Jean Deyrol- and was disap- pearing under the overgrowth. It had also been used as a ched by the harmony of the horizontal and vertical lines; the balance bet- le, Victor Vasarely, Pol Mara and others. resource for cheap building materials. Thus, it was high time to restore and ween minerals and vege- tation, the play between shadows and light, par- While strolling through the old village cob- bled alleys you will discover its preserve it. The Village, which is a rare and fine example of spontaneous archi- ticularly at the rising or setting sun; time best suited for a visit. treasures : one of them is the cellars under the Palace Saint Firmin ( Histo- tectu- re, is well integrated to its surroundings. This is due to the use of natu- ric Monument). ral raw materials, and a design using a minimum of shapes and means. It is Information : Ph : (33) 4.90.72.03.48 Fax : (33) 4.90.72.04.39 now under protection, yet open to visitors. Organised as a museum it shows Open every day from 9.00 am to sunset. The surrounding leave you the choice of three exceptional sites, classed as a rural habitat and exhibits a collection of objects and tools traditionally used Parking: Buses: 1.7 km away from the Village, Senior Citizens: the Historic Monu- ments: the Village of Bories, the Cistercian Abbey of in the area. There is also a whole documentation on Gordes' History, the Bories Municipality of Gordes organises a shuttle bus, free of charge. To Senanque and the Gallo-Roman Bouillons Mill. and the tradition of building without mortar in France and in the world. book the bus, please Phone: (33) 4.90.72.02.08 Fax : (33) 4.90.72.04.39

communiqué communiqué Gordes | Events | Gordes | Exhibition | Spend your summer evenings Planète Océan… in Gordes the most breath-taking photos

he Théâtre des Terrasses in Gordes is holding ntil 29th September, Gordes Castle is hosting a number of special evening events from 2nd an exceptional exhibition called Planète Tto 12th August. Take advantage of the warm UOcéan that has photos by Yann Arthus-Ber- summer evenings to discover some remarkable artists trand and Brian Skerry on show. Given their talent in plays, concerts and shows. and inimitable styles (views from above from Yann Arthus Bertrand and underwater photos from 2nd to 12th August: Festival des soirées Brian Skerry), the 70 photos in the exhibition fas- d’été (Summer Evening Festival) cinate, are intertwined, complement one another, Théâtre des Terrasses and the accompanying texts make the socio-eco- nomic issues that concern the oceans quite clear. This is a unique trip right into the ocean to disco- ver its wealth …

Booking opens on 17th June: 04 90 72 05 35 Program: 2nd August: Julien Clerc (French singer) “Pianistic” 4th August: Youn Sun Nah (Korean singer, jazz) 6th August: Play: “La Contrebasse” with Clovis COR- NILLAC 8th August: Goran Bregovic (World music - Bal- kans) 29 Accompanied by his orchestra and singers 10th August: Bastian Baker (singer) 12th August: Raul Paz (Cuban singer, pop, rock, salsa)

14 Welcome to Tapiézo’s world in Roussillon! Tapiézo, a creator beyond standards

Writer Jacques Salomé says: “Tapiézo 'builds' his paintings as were cathedrals, with perseverance, love and tremendous faith in the eyes of others ... Tapiézo's painting is good for the surrounding world. Tapiézo delivers Happiness.”

Grand Prize of the European Artistic Merit and that of the 'Fondation de France' Exhibited by PIERRE CARDIN «Man & City» size 80x80 cm at the FAIRMONT Hotel in San Jose CA - USA. For a mysterious journey Selected for the 2010 Universal trough universal symbols Exhibition in SHANGHAÏ and opera doors. at the French Pavillon. An original Elected Artist of the Year 2012 and soothing Albert Camus said, work of art. «To create is to give a sense to one's destiny.»

An exceptional order Tapiézo has just shipped a com- missioned work to the United States. MANE Fils SA, a company in Grasse, asked the artist for an amu- sing creation. The order was for a monumental work for their new «Cathedral of Light» size 60x60 cm on canvas Perfumery Research Center in Lebanon, Ohio. Tapiézo was given carte blanche. The sphere EVEREST is a quite remarkable accomplishment.

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More than paintings, almost sculptures, materials taking shape from a subtle revisited 17th century alchemy. Tapiézo builds his art pieces with sand, natural pigments, steel. On canvas expertised by DROUOT et AKOUN. Video of Tapiézo’s studio on www.tapiezo.com Galerie Tapiézo Rue Castau - 84220 Roussillon - Tel: 06 14 09 46 50 - Open every days from 11 am to 6 pm non stop. Alpilles | Towns and villages |

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[9] 1 Les Baux de Provence Due to the value and diversity of its heritage, the quality of its environ- ment and urban planning, Les Baux de Provence is a member of a very elite club – “The Loveliest Villages in France”. Though Les Baux is already well known worldwide, promoting their heritage is still the town’s main objective. 2 Maussane les Alpilles In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles, the Vallée des Baux is home to Maussane-les-Alpilles, a village with around 2000 inhabi- 9 Aureille 12 Maillane tants. Within this extremely tourist-oriented region, Maussane-les- In the heart of the Alpilles beneath the highest point, the Signal des It’s impossible to talk about Maillane, the soul of Provence, without Alpilles has retained a certain authenticity with its olive groves, monu- Opiès, the village of Aureille (population 1500) is situated on the sou- mentioning its most important feature – it was birthplace to the poet ments and traditional festivities. thern side of the Alpilles facing the Plaine de la . The village is a litt- Fédéric Mistral. By choosing to spend his entire life there the winner of le off the beaten tourist tracks and has preserved the character of a Pro- the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1904 made Maillane the cultural capital 3 Saint-Rémy de Provence vençal village. The slow but controlled evolution of its population has of Provence and started the revival of the Provencal language and cultu- Saint-Rémy is the epitome of the Provençal way of life: good food, local strongly affected the preservation of its identity generating a feeling of re. With an agricultural past in common with the nearby villages, Mailla- produce, olive oil, vineyards, arts and crafts, magnificent locations pain- hospitality and a strong sense of solidarity. ne aims to remain true to its image which has always been its strength. ted by Van Gogh, a Roman archeological site, traditions, festivals … Life there is punctuated with traditional festivities. 10 Eyragues 4 Fontvieille Eyrargues is a typical peaceful Provençal village. You can’t miss the huge 13 Tarascon The village of Fontvieille offers an exceptional quality of life combining village square with its tall plane trees giving shadow in summer. This is modernity, authenticity, and tradition at the gates of the la Vallée-des- where the heart of Eyrargues beats … This is where you do your shop- Whether in the town or out and about, let yourself be tempted by the Baux where part of the 30 000 hectares of Alpilles pineforest and brush- ping. This is where the market is held every Friday morning. On festive charms of short historic tours and discover the local heritage and tradi- land is situated. Given its ideal location, Fontvieille is the perfect starting holidays, the square comes alive, the terraces become noisy, the atmos- tions a little differently. This is a great way to see the sights of Tarascon, point to visit the villages in this wonderful part of Provence, immortali- phere is friendly and there is good humor all round. a town that has considerable evidence of all the main architectural per- zed by Alphonse Daudet in “Letters from my Windmill”. iods, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and to enjoy the natural 11 Mollégès environment of the surrounding area around La Montagnette, at the end 5 Barbentane Mollégès is situated in the “golden triangle” between the Rhône, the of the Alpilles. Hemmed in between two natural barriers, the commune is rich in Alpilles and the Durance. The village is a little out-of-the-way and offers ancient monuments and covers an area of 2713 hectares, 1200 hectares a calm and pleasant rural setting. Why not take a few relaxing moments This list is not exhaustive. Do not hesitate to consult our website, of which are Mediterranean forest. to visit the old town center, the remains of the 13th century abbey, the www.journaldesaixois.fr, to discover all the wealth of our heritage. 11th century chapel in the cemetery, the monument raised in 1989 in 6 Graveson honor of a draft horse … and perhaps stroll or cycle through the coun- Welcome to a village of painters and pleasure … The location of the vil- try pathways. lage, between Arles and Avignon, makes Graveson an unavoidable desti- nation, a gateway between the Camargue and the Alpilles. Graveson is a holiday resort where the emphasis is more on quality than quantity; it is the crossroads where Provençal history and culture meet. 7 Eygalières Looking down from the top of a rock over charming countryside that stretches to the horizon, where olive groves cover the plain and with the Alpilles as a backdrop, every path and every road opens up onto a new view. A few minutes from the village, the Chapelle Saint-Sixte is the proudly maintained symbol of the spiritual past of rural Provence. 8 Saint-Andiol Saint-Andiol has a privileged location in the heart of Provence, in the Durance plain, only a stone’s throw from the Alpilles… The region is rural and agricultural (fertile land, irrigation, trees). It is a place of natu- ral beauty - a natural environment, outstanding sites (the castle park, countryside, prairies, irrigation, cypress hedges, the Durance River flood plain, furrows of pebbles …).

16 communiqué Eygalières | Wine estate - Olive oil | La Vallongue,!capital of the arts and elegance… in Provence fter the success met by the first edition of works of Guiran, Guerrier, and Nucera will settle in Nuits Lyrique, Domaine de Vallongue is repea- for the summer at La Vallongue in a two-month long ting the exploit with a series of exceptio- exhibition that is part of the Marseille-Provence 2013 Anal events, similar to those of 2013. The first program. White tablecloths and chandeliers will be of these events took place in early May with a fashion de rigueur on 12th, 14th and 16th August for three show entitled “Rose et Rosé” organized in partnership lyric dinner evenings under the starry sky of the Alpilles with the Maison Méditerranéenne des Métiers de in the company of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, and Bizet. la Mode. It was a rare moment of conviviality, a moment All through the summer, literature lovers can pay of sharing and of beauty, where the pool side (trans- a visit to Actes Sud publishing house who will set formed for the event into a catwalk) had never been up their "Librairie Ephémère" (transient booksto- of Madame Vila will celebrate the Indian summer walked upon by such loveliness. On 29th June, the re) in the Vallongue wine cellar. Finally, the works from 7th September to the end of December in an exhibition of the artist’s loveliest paintings. So we have a great program to look forward to accompanied by the Lovely, Garrigues, Soir d’Eté, and Pierres Cas- sées wine collections … and olive oils. Whether it’s for the arts or the produce, Domaine de la Val- longue honors their promise for enjoyment and enter- tainment.

DOMAINE DE LA VALLONGUE RD 24 (between Eygalières and Mouriès) 13810 Eygalières Tel.: 33(0)4 90 95 91 70 Fax: 33(0)4 90 95 97 76 [email protected] www.lavallongue.com Open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. communiqué Saint-Rémy | Hostel | Le château des Alpilles, Provence in all elegance …

n the heart of the Alpilles, in Saint-Rémy de Pro- of the menu like “zucchini flowers stuffed with fresh vence, two generations of women have taken care goat cheese” or the “parsleyed organic rack of lamb”, Iof this exclusive five star (awarded in 2011) hotel for instance. for nearly 30 years. In a warm and convivial envi- Charm, authenticity and good living are the assets ronment, Françoise Bon and Catherine Rollin have of Le Château des Alpilles. revived the elegant simplicity of Provence. From season to season, the hotel’s restaurant deli- CHÂTEAU DES ALPILLES vers its delights on the terrace of this19th centu- Hôtel ***** - Restaurant ry mansion as well as by the pool. The Chef Mathias Route du Rougadou Bettinger and his sous chef chef Xavier Pommer pull 13210 Saint-Rémy de Provence Tel.: 04 90 92 03 33 out all their hearts to create a light but colorful menu www.chateaudesalpilles.com with emphasis on sun-drenched flavors and fresh The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner products. During the summer, their daily sugges- every day except Wednesdays tions as the “Caramelised chicken salad with and on reservation only. From mid-June peaches and lemongrass” or the “carpaccio of sea to mid-September the pool restaurant bass with mango” join the more traditional dishes will be open for lunch every day.

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18 communiqué Le | Hôtel - Restaurant | Le Hameau des Baux, a haven of beauty

his 4 star establishment has only taken several short years to esta- blish their reputation. Le THameau des Baux will open again on 16th May with a few new strings to their bow. It is a veritable haven of peace nestling in the Alpilles, sur- rounded by a Provençal style park of 3 hectares. The site has some quite remarkable 19th century architecture – around the main building can be found a mill, a chapel, a dovecot com- pleting the feel of a real village squa- re… This is a unique place, full of charm, and it will take on a whole new dimen- sion this year. Le Hameau des Baux is going to focus on culture and well- being and this will be reflected both in the dining areas and the hotel ser- LE HAMEAU DES BAUX vices. Quality will be even more of a Chemin de Bourgeac – 13520 Le Paradou priority with the arrival of Chef Sébastien Richard who By putting on jazz concerts, having major artists Tel.: 04 90 54 10 30 – Fax : 04 90 54 45 30 will supervise the gourmet restaurant and the bistro. present, organizing meetings with authors, photo [email protected] and sculpture exhibitions, food preparation by www.hameaudesbaux.com - www.chateauxhotels.com GOAL: A MICHELIN STAR IN 2014! 2 or 3 persons (in partnership with nationally and internationally acclaimed chefs), Le Hameau The gourmet restaurant “Le Potager de Sébastien” With this chef originally from the Touraine, the establishment des Baux will take a new look at gastronomic is open from Tuesday noon to Sunday evening inclusive. is pulling out all the stops to, as he says himself, earn topics in perfect harmony with an original artis- (7 days a week from 15th June to 15th September) Le Hameau its first ever Michelin star in 2014. Not only tic program. The bistro restaurant “BH” is Le Hameau a reference in the gourmet world but intends A tasteful promise of surprises yet to come in is open from Monday noon to Friday evening inclusive. to be a major center for culture and the arts. this haven of beauty … (7 days a week from 15th June to 15th September). “A gourmet restaurant and a bistro to treat yourself at a reasonable price” ébastien Richard has been The bistro menu will be offbeat (lamb cooking for 22 years and is the in pastry, Carteau mussels, wood smoke new Restaurant Manager at Le grills, etc.) in a friendly atmosphe- SHameau des Baux. He first star- re and a menu at 38€ that will inclu- ted working with Alain Couturier at de a starter, main course, dessert and La Roche Le Roy (Tours), later with a bottle of regional wine. There will Lucas Carton (Paris, 8th) awarded 3 also be a wine list of more than 250 stars in the Michelin Guide, and also, selections, most of them from the region. notably with Thierry Marx at the Che- Finally, in the snack area, you’ll find val Blanc (Nîmes). Backed by exten- Caesar salad, the tartare of the day, sive experience abroad (Finland, burgers, club sandwiches …In other Sweden,…) and a solid reputation words, we’ll be serving an informal as head of “La Table de Sébastien” (for- type of food in a luxury setting.” merly Les Deux Toques) in Istres for 15 years, Sebastien Richard was du HB” and the kiosk “Le Club du HB”, for three years. In Istres, I received a captivated by le Hameau des Baux. a relaxation area with outdoor fur- “Grand de Demain” award from niture, that are exclusively for hotel Gault & Millau and a Michelin star. What influenced your decision? guests.” My goal for Le Hameau des Baux is Sébastien Richard:“Here, I can crea- to obtain a first star in 2014 with a te several different worlds. The Tell us about your team menu that is environmentally-friend- manager has given me free rein and Sébastien Richard: “There are ly, with emphasis on vegetables, pre- thinks a lot like I do. The idea is to twelve of us with a kitchen mana- ferably organic … “ let people treat themselves at a rea- ger, Antoine Letan-Martin (former- sonable price, to gain a regular ly of la Villa Galici in Aix-en-Provence), So what exactly are you going to clientele and not to be simply a res- who was my right-hand man for 8 serve? taurant for the élite. The gourmet res- years. I also have a dining-room mana- Sébastien Richard:“The gourmet taurant “Le potager de Sébastien” and ger, Denis Niderlander (formerly of restaurant will have a first price menu the bistro “BH” are open to everyo- l’Abbaye de Sainte-Croix in Salon de at 48 €. We will change the menu every ne. Then there’s snack area “La Place Provence), who has worked with me month and there will be surprise menus.

19 SaintSaint Rémy,Rémy, landland ofof ArtArt andand HistoryHistory

The town could have risen from tello” and “Baldouin” are two symbolic sites from two different eras; both are decorated caves that have conferred upon the Saint-Rémy the rock like Les Baux or nestled de Provence region a major role in the settlement of the Alpilles since like a jewel in a casket like Othe dawn of mankind. Saint-Rémy is at a crossroads at the gateway to the Alpilles. On the other side lie the Crau plain, the Camargue and the Medi- Eygalières … However, history and terranean coast. The place has been drawing settlers since the Stone Age, the the never-ending evolution of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age and later saw the establishment of the first com- arts made Saint-Rémy the town it munity in . The time had come to put down roots, to trade, to farm the land, to keep herds. It was a community and a trading post that steadi- is today. Let’s delve a little into the ly grew, particularly in the heyday of the Via Domitia, thriving on crafts, agri- town’s exceptional heritage, taking culture (see the remains of the Mur de Marius), and creative expression. The growth was marked by the passing eras and civilizations visible today in the in the local easy-going lifestyle aqueduct, the thermal baths, the temple, the spring, the de Triomphe and and local joie de vivre as we go. the Mausolée des Antiques. Later, during the Middle Ages, from the Carolin- gian period onwards, Saint-Rémy and the surrounding region were influen- By Eric Morichaud ced by powerful abbeys that left an extremely rich legacy in terms of buil- dings and religious monuments. It is well worth while strolling around the symbolic and very characteristic Collégiale Saint-Martin with its triangular pediment, monumental portico and gothic belltower … and also in and around the Monastère Saint-Paul, chapels Saint-Roch, Notre-Dame and Sainte-Marie de Pierredon, N-D de Romanin and N-D de Pierargues not forgetting the Jewi- sh cemetery that was listed as an historic monument in 2007. What’s in a name? As with many villages in the Alpilles, Saint-Rémy de Provence has two names - Sant Romieg de Provença for the traditionalists and Sant Roumié de Prou- vènço for the mistralian disciples. Despite their literary and philosophical differences, they all see eye to eye when the words are used to celebrate the architecture, the arts and the men who have made Saint-Rémy what it is today. Strolling from street to street, from door to fountain, from lane to squa- re, from patio to building, from alleys of plane trees to fields of olive trees, from terrace to restaurant is a unique feeling as you come across prestigious names both past and present, landmarks in Provençal life. Gounod, Mistral, Estrine, Roumanille, Mauron, De Renaud, Nostradamus, Sade, Lagoy, D'Alme- ran – here a bust, there a fountain and everywhere the town houses that are the heart of the old town, homes to the arts and local crafts, the contem- porary art museum, “arts modestes”, archeology, the Maison de l’Amandier, the Musée des Alpilles… And then, of course, there’s Van Gogh, as much an observer of the town as of the surrounding country as can be seen in over 150 of his paintings that captured the place as much as the moment. Even today people seek him out here in summer, following in his footsteps, following his gaze… It’s a visit that is worth doing (again) when the high season is over so as to better understand the painter (if not the man) and the bond he had with this, his land of asylum amidst fields of poppies and in the Monastère Saint-Paul. It is also worthwhile exploring the natural side of Saint-Rémy, located in the middle of pine forests and hills, to discover the Lac du Peiroù sit- ting in easily accessible and yet undamaged surroundings thanks to an initiative by the Parc Régional Naturel des Alpilles and the municipality. Then again there’s the road to Les Baux and the Canal des Alpines with its structures and works. And if you feel like stopping, listening, and discovering the traditio- nal, Provençal side of Saint-Rémy, you’ll find some of the most authentic and most evocative aspects of regional culture. Festivities, processions, local games, exceptional local and festive food where you can sample the best of olive and vine products, all wrapped up in the colors of hospitality and all in a single setting! E.M.

20 communiqué Saint-Rémy | Restaurants | Three key addresses in Saint-Rémy

he Bistrot des Alpilles has numbered among the foremost eateries in Saint-Rémy since 1984. TThey serve a bistro-style cuisine with an unwavering focus on offering top quality fresh pro- duce cooked by veritable chefs at a reasonable price. The Bistrot has changed their fresh fish and meat suppliers thus considerably raising the quality of food served there. Olivier METZGER, butcher to Miche- lin-starred restaurants, now selects the celebrated Black Angus rib steaks, veal T-bones, Iberico Bel- from the best winegrowers in the south and these lota “plumas”, Kobé burgers and Waygu back and can be sampled by the glass, carafe or bottle. A col- flank steaks for the Bistrot. For their Alpilles lection of rare bottles make the Bistrot a referen- lamb and Camargue bull meat, the Bistrot has full ce for drinking good wine at reasonable prices in confidence in ALAZARD & ROUX. Their fish comes Saint-Rémy. from REYNAUD VANIKOF, one of the top gourmet Not far from there, the BB Bistrot Steackhouse has fishmongers, who supplies the sunny tables on the had great success with their Black Angus burgers terrace of the Bio bar with wild salmon from the served with home-made fries, to take away or eat North Pole and the freshest squid from the Medi- on the premises. Cuts of meat from quality-assu- terranean. The rather original wine list includes wines red breeds are specially selected for the BB Bistrot Steackhouse and can be sampled for gourmet din- ners or lunches at affordable prices. Finally, the Glacier des Alpilles (ex-Louise) will tempt you with their homemade ice cream made with milk from local farms. Their freshly squeezed juices are yet another winner. This year, they have added inno- vative and delicious sweet snacks to their offer inclu- ding popular treats such as cookies and brownies by Michel & Augustin.

BISTROT DES ALPILLES BB BISTROT GLACIER DES ALPILLES 15, boulevard Mirabeau Steackhouse 48, rue Carnot 13210 St-Rémy de Provence 43A, rue Carnot 13210 St-Rémy de Provence Tel.: 04 90 92 09 17 13210 St-Rémy de Provence Tel.: 04 90 15 41 27 www.lebistrotdesalpilles.com Tel.: 04 90 20 79 08 www.lebonburger.com

21 communiqué Saint-Rémy de Provence | Interior decorating | For Daniel and Christelle Bets, lime goes hand-in-hand with beauty or 15 years in the Alpilles, they have been working together to breathe new life into their Fcustomers’ interiors. Daniel (a former Arts et Métiers student) applies the lime after Christelle (an Arts Plas- tiques graduate) has decided on the colors … With over 20 years of expe- rience, they decided to specialize in this natural, ecological, mineral material that, depending on the sea- son and the light, takes on different tinges, sometimes even a different lime is not a traditional type of paint. By his side, Christelle has a double hue. It can be painted on with a brush (as role –decorator and color specialist. Used in the olden days as a protec- in the South of France), applied like With her experience and eye for color, tion against damp (by absorbing it), a stucco with a spatula (Italian she has devised own personal color style) or applied like a Moroccan-style palette using pigments. She is an excel- Before After tadelakt (polished with river stones). lent advisor, constantly in touch Lime can give a new lease of life to with her clients, suggesting a room your furniture and to your interior in be enlarged or that an interior be reno- general. “It’s an old craft - we do it the vated … And, of course, all with the way it used to be done,” says Daniel, Bets’ attention to style! the specialist. BETS DÉCORATION 13210 Saint-Rémy de Provence Tel.: 06 13 98 36 21 - [email protected] THE + Lime is an age-old product and a guarantee of quality communiqué Maussane-les-Alpilles | Provençal cuisine | Saint-Rémy | Discovery | Jean Martin, sunshine on your table The Peiroou Dam, pearl of the Alpilles

is very name has a flavor of Pro- he Peiroou Lake is a great place for a roman- Antiques. It is a gravity dam with a falling crest, vence, olives and vegetables. tic walk or for a family outing and it is set in 19 meters high and 7 meters in width, with an impound- HIn 1920, Jean Martin founded Tsome exceptional scenery. The place is as much ment of 80 000 m3 thanks to a control valve and much more than a business; he prized by the locals as by the tourists as a cooler a sluice gate valve. Camping and fires are forbid- founded a brand you can trust. spot for picnics. The dam was built in 1891 and, at den as is swimming in order to preserve this outs- When you cook with and taste Jean the time, met the need to ensure a water supply tanding nature spot. Besides this, dogs must be kept Martin products, you can be sure you to Saint-Rémy. Located in the heart of the Alpilles, on a leash and it is obviously prohibited to litter. visit the region via his traditional recipes. it is a whole page of history unto itself because it Fishing is permitted every day (except for Fridays) Two young women are our luxury was built on the exact same spot as the original from 7 am to 8 pm. guides for this food tour, based on Roman dam, dating from the Glanum period, which A fishing card is required (see the Tourist Information fresh simple produce, through the bou- supplied the baths and the triumphal fountain. Bureau). Finally, in summer, access to the hills is tique in Maussane-les-Alpilles. Reach the dam (130 m above sea level) by leaving regulated by Prefectural Order due to the risk of Fanny Martin, a 4th generation, the center of Saint-Rémy and heading towards the fire (call 0 811 20 13 13). and Claire Bourgeois are always ready with a smile Recipes to prepare sporting original aprons and dis- whenever a prospective customer walks through htowels with high quality utensils to hand, nota- the door. They are never short of advice on the pre- bly from “Laurent Barbier”, made with olive wood paration or the association of flavors and have a in bright colors. “Put some color in your kitchen,” multitude of spreads (well it is aperitif time …) smiles Fanny. to offer, red pistou, green and black tapenade, arti- Gaspacho, pistou soup, fig chutney, onion chutney, choke cream, anchoïade, eggplant caviar… It is a olive cake, seafood tabbouleh … there really is some- veritable celebration of Provence and of the sun. thing for everybody! There are as many flavors and Though there are many regional specialties on sale surprises from Provence for personal or corporate (salt, honey, preserves, cordial, and even candles customers to offer in gift boxes and baskets as they …) the boutique highlights their exclusive products could wish for. - lentil soup, honey ratatouille, preparation for zuc- JEAN MARTIN chini gratin, Gran’Draille (a purée of black 9, rue Charloun Rieu - 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles olives named after the Martins’ olive grove at the Tel.: 04 90 54 34 63 foot of Les Baux)… A treasure trove of culinary trea- [email protected] - www.jeanmartin.fr sures to relish as they are or to use to create new facebook.com/jeanmartin.fr taste experiences based on the gourmet ideas from Open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am the Maison Jean Martin. to 12.30 am and from 2.30 pm to 7 pm

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22 communiqué Mouriès | Sales, tasting, tour | Le Moulin Saint-Michel, a reference for olive oil stablished in 1744, Moulin Laurent and Stéphanie, his sister who has just Saint-Michel is an institution joined the team, are happy to let you taste the in Mouriès. It has belonged to various olive oil flavors in their shop in the cen- Ethe Rossi family for three ter of Mouriès; a shop that has many other authen- generations and offers four types of tic local treasures with traditional craft pro- olive oil: fruity (traditional blend), la ducts such as Marseille soap, rice, fleur de sel Picho’ (the local favorite using only and wine from the Camargue, spices, honey, Picholine olives), the AOC Provence olive oil-based cosmetics, cordials, tapenades, and the PDO Vallée des Baux de Pro- and decorative items made from olive wood, vence. The latter is a blend of four varie- in particular. ties of olives and is exceptionally ele- Go through the shop to the mill and take a gant; it’s no accident if it earned seve- step back in time when you take the free tour ral awards this year, including the gold of the place, a symbol of technical develop- at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris. ment. You’ll find fully automated stone presses (1744) alongside hydraulic presses (1900). There is clearly a consistent level of expertise and a constant desire to keep abreast of current developments, as can be seen in the 3 and 5 liter BIBs and the golden ”gourde” designed to protect the glow of the olive oil.

MOULIN SAINT-MICHEL Cours Paul Revoil - 13890 Mouriès GPS coordinates: 43° 69.0151’ - 4° 87.0913’ Tel.: 04 90 47 50 40 - [email protected] www.moulinsaintmichel.com - Facebook.com/moulin.saintmichel Open from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 6 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm (from 23rd June to 15th September)

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23 Aix-en-Provence | Towns and villages |

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[13] [6] [1] 1 Aix-en-Provence Visiting Aix is like stepping back in time. Culture and architectural weal- th is all around you. A simple stroll in the town is all it takes to discover [8] its treasures. Aix is a spa town and a town of the arts and has developed and flourished around this dual identity. However, it is also a town that combines eras and cultures. Aix is in touch with the outside world; it is a human-size town in harmony with its rich cultural heritage and its vision [3] of tomorrow. Here, all is color and sensation – the luminosity of the sky, the golden stone of the buildings, the green transparency of the foun- tains, the shade of the plane trees, and the surprises of festival eve- [11] nings… Welcome to Aix en Provence. 2 Eguilles 7 Meyrargues 12 Vauvenargues Éguilles has managed to remain authentic over the centuries. Perched on Meyrargues is a mediaeval village nestling in the Durance valley at the Outside the village, nestling in greenery, the Château de Vauvenargues a hilltop at 300m altitude, surrounded by fields and forests, it has a foot of a feudal castle that looks down on the village from a high pro- seems to watch over the entrance to the valley. Flanked by two round remarkable view over the Provençal countryside. The nearby hamlet of montory. The castle was converted in the 17th century by the Albertas 14th century towers and surrounded by a 16th century wall, its eventful Figons is attached to the town of Éguilles and enjoys the same sheltered family and named after them. Nowadays the castle is a 4 star hotel. In history dates back to the days of the Counts of Provence. We know that rural surroundings. the valley behind the castle, if you take the road to the cemetery you in 1257 the castle belonged to the archbishops of Aix and that, in 1722, will see the remains of a Roman aqueduct that used to serve the town of Louis XV gave it to a certain Joseph de Clapiers for good and loyal service 3 Aix en Provence. during the plague of 1720… and that, in 1958, the castle became the 16 kms from Aix-en-Provence, at the foot of Sainte-Victoire, sits Fuveau, property of the world-famous painter Pablo Picasso who, according to a charming hilltop village. It is typically Provençal in style with steep 8 his wishes, made it his eternal resting place … alleys, a superb and imposing neo-gothic church heavily inspired by the The village of Meyreuil is set on a picturesque hill surrounded by typical- Italian Baroque style. The heart of the village, the cours Victor Leydet, ly Provençal houses giving on to the plain. The village has some specta- 13 lazes in the shade of the plane trees. Take the time to wander through cular view points on Sainte-Victoire. You might enjoy a stroll along the Ventabren is a pretty little village sitting atop a hill dominated by the the narrow, winding streets of the village and appreciate the evidence of river Arc and don’t miss the famous Pont des Trois Sautets (1655) that ruins of Queen Jeanne’s castle. In the village, you’re sure to fall under its mediaeval history. One of the last vestiges of this period is the Porte was painted by Paul Cézanne. the charm of the paved streets bordered with flowers and flanked by de Bassac (1.5m thick) which was the slant-wise entrance on the south charming houses made of stone and restored with care. Take the stone- side of the village walls. 9 Rognes paved Grande Rue (which is quite small despite its name) that climbs Rognes is a very old town located between Salon de Provence and Aix en towards the delightful little Place de l'Eglise. Many of the house doors 4 Lambesc Provence, not far from the banks of the Durance River. The origins of the are antiques and are surrounded by lush vegetation. The shutters are The appeal of Lambesc is its rich heritage, the beauty of the sites, its his- town dates as far back as the Stone Age and it climbs the side of Foussa painted with taste in Provençal colors and are a little faded by the sun. tory, its authenticity, its excellent wines and the hospitality of the local (the name of the hill) in tiers. It was built, destroyed, and rebuilt several You will also see charming fountains and washhouses as well as a 17th residents and shopkeepers. Take advantage of your stay to discover the times over the centuries until a terrible day in 1909 when an earthquake century church. Mme de Sévigné’s house. This superb town house is also known under almost razed it. At that point it was definitively abandoned. Nowadays, the names of Hôtel Faudran de Laval and Hôtel des Deux Lions. the village sits peacefully at the foot of the hill and still has a few narrow This list is not exhaustive. Do not hesitate to consult our website, streets and buildings that survived the catastrophe. Rognes is also www.journaldesaixois.fr, to discover all the wealth of our heritage. 5 La Roque d’Anthéron renowned for the quality of its stone that has been extracted from near- La Roque d’Anthéron is known the world over for its celebrated piano by open pit quarries for nearly 20 centuries … festival that takes place every summer, bringing together the greatest piano players in the magical locations of the abbaye de Silvacane and 10 Saint-Cannat the Château de Florans. The architecture of the Abbaye de Silvacane As you walk through Saint-Cannat, you will come across several 17th (built in the early 12th century) is impressive in its purity, simplicity and and 18th century fountains, old washhouses and the posterns that are perfection. It is one of the “three Provençal sisters” of the Cistercian order the remains of the mediaeval ramparts. Don’t miss the village museum alongside the Abbaye du Thoronet and the Abbaye de Sénanque near that houses information on Saint-Cannat and its history. There are exhi- Gordes. You must see the Château de Florans; it has a magnificent cour- bitions about Provençal dress, agricultural tools, the 1909 earthquake tyard delicately shaded by plane trees, palm trees and chestnut trees. and Bailli de Suffren (Bailli de Suffren was one of the greatest French sailors of his period) who was born in the castle that now houses both 6 the town hall and the museum. Le Tholonet was one of Cézanne’s favorite places; red earth, gray rocks, and an intense blue sky forming a backdrop to Sainte-Victoire – all in all, 11 an extraordinary palette of colors. Cezanne also painted the Château du Ramparts surround the heart of the town and shelter small streets and Tholonet which is one of the stages in the Cezanne tour, tracing the key secret gardens. There are numerous vestiges of the past to visit: the feu- sites in the painter’s life in the Aix region. On leaving the castle, you will dal castle and ramparts, two square gate-towers, the Notre-Dame de pass in front of the "Relais Cézanne" and then a small church. Nazareth church, and the Saint Jean du Puy chapel.

24 communiqué Eguilles | Traditional confectionary - for individuals and businesses | Fruidoraix, 133 years of being tastefully different! rom mother to daughter for 4 cularly interested in rediscovering, older generations …". From the varieties of fruit and original recipes. welcome you receive and the They are stringent about quality and delicious aromas that greet you, are continuously on the lookout for pops… F There are right down to the desk that has been true, natural flavors, aromas, products worn smooth with time, Fuidoraix fos- and know-how. “We are not trying to almond and ters their difference. Sylvie Parent and ride the current trends, but to share hazelnut edible her team of treat-creating artists share our ideals. Organic ingredients are used checkers games, fruit- their sincere and happy attitude every by Fruidoraix but only in certain flavored and spiced nut candies, can- day with their suppliers and their cus- ranges because the organic ingredients died fruits, Victorines, Velours d’Olive, fruit jellies, marshmallows and tomers. “Originally, we were dried fruit are an obvious choice in that particular navettes. And there is a whole range merchants on the Place d’Aix from 1880 recipe. It was this spririt of innovation of Easter eggs (nougat, chocolate and onwards and were drawn very natu- that caused us to create the colored so on). There is something to delight calisson … more than 50 years every palate and for all seasonsand rally towards traditional confectionary, ago!” In the book of " High Fashion all made by an environmentally-aware calissons and candied fruit in 1957. Treats” by Fruidoraix, we find the taste artisan who employs a naturally huma- We have quite a few private customers and sensitivity of each generation: ne approach. but most of our clientele is professio- traditional calissons, fruit-iced calis- nal, retail confectioners, delicatessens... sons, chocolat –coated calissons, calis- We have nearly 6000 outlets throu- son paste; besides this, black nougat, ghout the country. We also sell abroad white nougat but also nougat with 295, rue Agate - ZA Les Vallades - 13510 Eguilles where we are committed to promo- caramel and brownie flavored nou- Tél : 04 42 52 51 80 - Fax : 04 42 95 04 65 - www.fruidoraix.com ting our prized Provencal heritage and gat, not to mention organic nougat; Hours 8am to 12 and 1pm to 6pm Monday through Friday all year long. Closed on weekends. then there’s chocolate, chocolate-coa- Identity.” Open Saturdays from 9am to 12 and 1pm to 6pm in December From the outset of this family story, ted cereal (“petits grains”), chocolate GPS coordinates 43.545 - 5.359 they worked mainly with local and Mysorbet you can make at home, olives, regional producers and were parti- Chocorines, organic chocolate, lolli- Factory direct sales and factory tours, a wonderful and THE + gourmet visit. Please contact us for reservations.

25 Eguilles | Discovery | The fantastic, fanciful, ingenious, and quite outstanding garden that belongs to … Max Sauze “Après Ski” scouts ahead. The household kitty leads the way. Welcome to the Max Sauze’s fantastic, extraordinary, inventive and, quite honestly, outstanding garden. Here we are in Eguilles and yet there is a strange feeling of travelling through different periods. Time has stopped here and the only sounds we hear are those of the artist raking the path to follow. A few bees flit among the plants and the artist’s works. The tour can now begin.

ho would have expected to find such a thing? Max Sauze, a crea- tive 79 year old sculptor opens his gallery on appointment only. In the heart of Eguilles, behind a heavy red gate and only sto- Wne’s throw from the village community hall, is something quite extraordinary – a “Jardin Remarquable” (Outstanding Garden). This label was created in 2003 by the Ministry of Culture as an award for the loveliest gar- dens in France. Max Sauze’s garden was the very first one to obtain it and with good cause.

After the gate, there is a small room for guests. This is the artist’s gallery where he shows some of his smaller works depending on the subjects that caught his attention such as “Copines” against the left hand wall. Another small room that is laid out as a living room gives the impression that Max Sauze likes to have visitors. The tour continues via a corridor where older works, dating from 1953, are on show. The sculptor-inventor (as it seems fit to call him) starts telling stories. He likes geometry and topology. He organizes his work in res- ponse to the challenge he has set for himself. “I’ve always been intrigued by space and its structure – how filled spaces and empty spaces combine and fit together. All of my creativity is based on the search for configurations,” he explains. The tour goes on. On the right, at the end of the corridor is a bookshelf. The books have been taken apart then put together again. “I rolled all of the pages one by one to reorganize the book.” So apparently it’s all a question of orga- nization … An extraordinary garden

Or rather, it is an “outstanding” garden according to Ministry of Culture cri- teria. Given what was seen in the first few rooms, it would seem quite natu- Protected by peasants A complete work of art ral to expect a highly structured and garden. The sculptor had just finished explaining that he loves geometry to the point of obsession. Après Ski, a stray “I arrived in Eguilles in 1964 after having taken my first steps in sculpting in Max Sauze’s garden is a complete work of art. Not having enough space in that Max Sauze happened to have taken in leads the way, strolling calmly Algiers where I was born. At the time, this house was one of only a few in this his house and being between two exhibitions in France, the artist had the through the plants and sculptures. The garden has absolutely no plan to it. quiet part of town.” Listen carefully and observe the artist’s sense of humor. idea of putting his sculptures in his garden. However, so as to avoid impin- Paths are laid out on the ground, drawn with the artist’s rake – he admits “The garden was originally a huge jungle so I decided to do something about ging upon the beauty of nature, he has tried to show what is hidden or, depen- to spending hours forming heaps here and there. The vegetation is dense it. Then one day, some friends explained that the ivy growing on the stone wall ding on where you are viewing, to hide what is shown. Over a hundred works and seems to grow pretty much as it pleases. “I have hardly planted anything beside my studio was going to greatly damage it. So I decided to pull it up. Unfor- are scattered in the garden like this, in a remarkable show of “non-organi- here and I don’t care much for gardening any way. I prefer to let Mother Natu- tunately the stones came with it. As I wasn’t much of a builder, I put them in zation”. Everything seems to go together naturally. Beside a sculpture in drift- re work her wonders,” he continues. And yet the garden is more than outs- a barrow and decided to do something about the wall later. As I couldn’t shift wood you can see the roots of a tree – a natural coincidence and yet quite tanding, it is extraordinary. Time seems to have stopped. Most people’s idea the barrow because of its weight I just left it there for a while. And then I deci- remarkable. The world’s smallest forest, a combination of fauna and items of the beauty of a garden is entirely quashed here … to the delight of visi- ded that I liked it. So I made a barrow and put stones in it that I had weighed, made of wood, metal, paper, and cement comes together in outstanding har- tors. The harmony of the garden resides first and foremost in what appears measured and counted.” A barrow loaded with stones, you say? So what? But mony. The label has definitely been earned. Max Sauze has consistently sculp- to be hidden. Works of art are scattered everywhere in the 950m2 of garden… the story doesn’t end there. “When developers started to take interest in this ted, or rather, crafted all of his life. “I don’t transform a piece of wood or any but why? part of the village, I decided to reproduce the scene in the painting ‘Angelus’ other raw material. I try to build, to invent. I try to solve a problem that I, myself, by Jean-François Millet to ‘protect’ myself. The peasants’ ghosts would protect have set. I don’t work in divine inspiration but rather in looking for combina- my land… but it was also the starting point for my garden.” tions.” This is the artist’s trademark. He says himself that he loves sculpting because of the freedom it gives him. The ingenious artist continues on his inventive quest in an organization that is quite relative but definitely outs- What exactly is a "Jardin Remarquable"? tanding… The "Jardin Remarquable" - outstanding garden - label was instigated thanks to the suggestions of the national council of parks and gardens - Le ASS Conseil national des Parcs et Jardins - a new institution set up in May 2003 within the Ministry of Culture and Communication. It indicates to the general public the gardens whose design, plants and upkeep are outstanding - whether they be private or public, protected or otherwise - on the grounds of monuments or sites.

This national label is awarded for a period of 5 years at the suggestion of regional commissions formed under the aegis of the Directions Régio- LE JARDIN D’EGUILLES nales des Affaires Culturelles (D.R.A.C.). 9 gardens in the Bouches-du-Rhône have been awarded this label. 105, rue Paul Magallon - 13510 Eguilles Visits by appointment: 06 03 77 67 40

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Salon Region | Towns and villages |

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[9] [14] 1 Salon de Provence Located 30 km or so from Aix-en-Provence, Salon de Provence is a char- ming town whose motto is “un nouvel art de vivre en Provence” (a diffe- [1] rent lifestyle in Provence). With its castle and many fountains, Salon has [11] [12] remained a town on a human scale. Salon was also the setting for the prophecies of Nostradamus. 2 Saint-Chamas [8] Sitting astride a range of coastal hills, Saint Chamas is a village on the northern banks of the Etang de Barre. The village is divided into two parts. One the one side it opens up onto a pine forest and hills and on the other onto a charming little marina. Several pleasantly shaded [7] public squares add charm and open space to the village (Place Betirac, Place de l'Eglise). [2] 3 Alleins When passing through Alleins you will discover 4000 years of history, [6] listed buildings and events that all go to make it a dynamic and cultural village. 4 Before reaching the village, you will see a delightful little road lined [15] with plane trees that leads to the gates of the Château de Lamanon. This superb (privately owned) residence is surrounded by a lush green park and was built in 1660 for one of the lords of Cadenet. Located between Salon de Provence and Cavaillon, Lamanon is a lovely little town that sits peacefully at the edge of the Alpilles. 8 Lançon de Provence Lançon sits on a hill beneath the remains of the castle (17th century) 5 Eyguières belonging to the lords of Les Baux. The ruins are surrounded by a wall Eyguières is a small town located at the extreme east of the Alpilles and flanked with square towers. In the village you will find delightful narrow it probably has the largest number of springs and fountains in the streets lined with the magnificent antique doors of 17th and 18th centu- region. Whatever the season and whatever the temperature, in summer ry town houses. as in winter, water always flows in Eyguières… so you can expect to see a number of charming fountains - fontaine Coquille, fontaine Cocotte 9 and fontaine des Bormes, among others. Aurons is a superb village that has sat on a hilltop in the middle of pea- ceful countryside for eleven centuries. Its location is strategic – only a 6 few minutes from Salon de Provence and close to the Luberon and the Velaux is an attractive old Provençal village set on a knoll that overlooks Alpilles. Aurons is really worth a visit. the countryside to the west of Aix. It is strategically located in the midd- 12 le of the Aix-Marseille-Salon triangle and is surrounded by lush country- 10 Charleval La Barben is fortunate enough to have a superb castle that is classified side and vineyards. Velaux is fortunate enough to benefit from the peace Charleval has the kind of Provençal charm that tempts you out for a as a Historic Building. It is as remarkable on the inside as it is on the of the countryside while remaining close to the major urban centers in walk. From the streets and alleys in the charming center to the 18th cen- outside and can be visited all year round. The castle is surrounded by a the region. tury castle, all of it is worth a visit. French formal garden designed by Le Nôtre (who created the gardens at Versailles) and there is a nearby zoo. 7 La Fare les Oliviers La Fare les Oliviers is located half way between Aix-en-Provence and 11 Pélissanne 13 Sénas Salon de Provence. As its name indicates, the town’s history is closely Pelissane is a located in the middle of the Bouches du Rhone depart- The center of Senas has several streets of shops. You will like the town entwined with olive-growing. Above the village is the Castellas, the ment, near Salon de Provence, and on the banks of the . When hall square with its plane trees that offer the shade necessary to avoid ruins of the castrum that was located there and that was at the origin of you visit it you will discover a maze of streets winding and intertwining being too hot on a café terrace. You might decide to have a stroll thin the the village. around the old town center. streets around the town hall and discover a few of the very typical villa- ge houses. 14 Vernègues The original village of Vernègues (now known as Vieux Vernègues) was wiped out on 11th June 1909 by a terrible earthquake. When you arrive in the village you will notice the ruins of Vieux Vernègues in the distance on a hill. Visit them if you will, you will find the remains of a castle, houses and a church. 15 Berre l’Etang Excavations have shown that Etang de Berre has always been a place where communities formed. At the end of the 19th century, traditional culture (based on olives, vines, fishing and salt) collapsed and was dras- tically changed by industrialization. Today, the Etang is split in two - the south and the south east both of which sacrificed much to industrializa- tion while the north and the west have maintained a more conventional character and where the land is covered by crops and woods.

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Pélissanne | Encounter | Bèn vengudo à Pelissano

Pélissanne presents the image of a dynamic village that is very much in tune with its time; cultivating both lifestyle and identity in a blend of vestiges from the past, traditions and modernity.

By Eric Morichaud

ituated at the foot of the Costes hills, Pélissanne has a privileged location sitting at the crossroads between Salon and Aix, the Durance River and the Luberon. It lies in the plain, a place where early man chose to live and thrive and that offers much to the visitor today with architecture, excavated objects and collective memo- Sry, the marks of 6000 years of history. Though the etymology of the name remains vague, we can find early mentions of the village in the 10th century, as a site that hosted a Neolithic settling in primitive times and, later, communities in the pre-Roman era, like those in the "Caronte" and "Valdegon” oppida. However, Pélissanne was also present in ancient times when the first deve- lopments were being made around the main Roman roads, notably the eternal Via Aurelia, a strategic, economic axis leading from the Alps to the Pyrenees and from the Mediterranean to the Rhone valley. The milestones at La Guiramane and La Bidoussane can still be seen today, indications of the Romanization of Provence and the Pax Roma- na that signified the implantation of cultivating and trading communities where homes were set out around "vil- lae".

Invasions, battles and feudal power, the scattered troubles in mediaeval times left their marks here and there len- ding an air of a walled town to the old center of Pélissanne. The ramparts and drawbridge were built in the 15th century to protect the rather exposed location of the town. Pélissanne lost some of its economic importance and local communities preferred the protective walls of the Empiri in Salon or those of the Castrum at La Barben. It was only in the late Renaissance period that Pélissanne began to expand due to the . This was an exceptional piece of work as much by its design as by the extent of the work required for it. From 1567 onwards it supplied the land around the village with that precious commodity, water. The use of irrigation and watermills beca- me possible and straightforward allowing for new progress in agriculture, milling, and the production of textiles and olive oil.

In more recent times, Pélissanne has taken pride in its urban development and planning around the existing monu- ments (community house, church, Fontaine du Pélican, lavoir des Passadouïres, Place Pisavis). This was also the time of construction work for the railway (which stopped carrying passengers at the beginning of WWII) and new economic perspectives with Salon de Provence, Aix, and later Marseille. This expansion slowed down the exodus that was the aftermath of the earthquake in 1909. Nowadays, Pélissanne is an attractive and active community with shops, services and agriculture developed over the generations, always in the respect of an identity steeped in tradition.

Roman military milestones, the remains of the ramparts, fountains, columns, urban architecture, the moulin Jean Bertrand, gate-keepers houses, the Saint-Laurent church and chapel, the belfry, the ruins of the château de la Penne, and the archeological museum (formerly the town hall) still remain. Whether in the maze of twisting and turning tiny streets that form the old center or viewed from the outside, Pélissanne only unfolds to you if you take the time to appreciate it. It is the only way to grasp the soul and the serenity of the village - out for a stroll or on the terra- ce of a café, in the murmur of water, in heated conversations, or even in the local arenas during a “course camar- guaise”. We hope to see you soon!

30 Nine | souvenirs | to take home with you Calissons Calissons are a type of confectionary made from Olive oil candied melon and almonds cru- shed together to form a fine paste Olive oil is extracted from olives by crushing them then coated with royal icing and placed on wafer paper. in an oil mill. It is one of the basic ingredients They are often flavored with orange flower and are diamond-shaped. of Mediterranean cooking. In Provence, there are They have been a speciality of 'Aix-en-Proven- numerous mills where you can not only buy bottles ce since the 15th century. A of oil but also discover the different aromas and cicada character of each year’s oil. A mortar The song of the cicada is well and pestle known in Provence. The cicada is a small insect that emerges in the A Provençal tablecloth A mortar is a bowl where you summer after several years of living The typically Provençal patterns that you can grind things into a paste or underground. The male cicada sings see on tablecloths or table napkins make you powder using a pestle. Mortars to attract a mate. The cicada think of sunshine and are traditional in natu- re. Nevertheless, they are Indian in origin and pestles are often made of olive is one of the symbols of and arrived in Provence in the 16th century. Provence. wood or stone. They are very useful for The technique used to produce these fabrics is making the “pistou” for soupe au pistou. called “indiennage marseillais” (calico-printing) and is one of the symbols of local skills. A santon A string of garlic Santons are small, brightly colored figurines made of clay that Garlic is a plant often found in represent characters in the kitchen gardens. Garlic heads have nativity scene. Nowadays, a pronounced smell and flavor and there are a hundred or so are often used as a condiment in santon producers situated in many recipes. Hang your string and around Marseille, Les Baux de Provence, Aix- of garlic away from direct sun- en-Provence, Arles … light to protect it from drying out. The best known santons are the holy family, the angel, the shepherd and his A lavender bag sheep. Lavender is a small bushy plant that can grow to a meter in height. It grows naturally in Provence and flowers in An olive wood bowl spring (April-May). It is customary to dry the flowers to keep their perfume all year long. The Romans used Olive wood is a golden brown with darker lines. If it has been treated with olive oil the colors will be even more lavender to protect their clothes and to perfume intense. The particularity of olive wood is that it is very their baths. A small bag of it will perfume your whole hard. It is used to make everyday objects such as mortars wardrobe. and salad bowls.

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