Provence

With an average rainfall between 500 and 600 mm per year, and temperatures reaching over 35°C in the summer, Provence’s climate is definitely turned towards the Mediterranean sea. Inherited from the roman empire, the traditional trio – durum wheat, vines and olive trees – still remains an important part of the local agriculture.

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Extensive breeding is also important in preserving the alpine landscapes. Sisteron lambs are reared on Merinos ewes in the Alps.

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In Provence, wine cooperatives are the main destination of the grapes : 68% of vineyards deliver the fruits to be transformed into the local cooperative, and to be sold as Côtes de Provence or Côtes du Rhône designation.

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Ratatouille is worldwide famous, but did you know it comes from Provence ? If you stay in Marseille, you’ll hear about bouillabaisse. You’ll probably need to practice your pronunciation before placing your order, but your efforts will be rewarded. Bouillabaisse is a fish stew flavoured with white wine, olive oil and saffron. Fougasse, the local bread, is flat, and can be savoury or sweet. The most popular ones are filled with olives, anchovies or lardons. If you get a plain one, why not spread some tapenade on it ? Mainly composed of crushed olives, anchovies and capers, it forms a dark pasta.


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