STORIES FROM PROVENCE

Madame Mundet was the only shepherdess in the village of Roquebrune sur Argens. Read the testimonials of those who knew her in Passadoc Gazette n°148.

Provence is home to donkeys, mules and horses... but also oxen. Discover the essential role of the ox in Var's rural way of life. From the authenticity of field work to the celebration of 'tripettes' in honor of Saint Marcel, André Abbe plunges us into a world rich in stories and emotions, where the past is always present. Direction Fayence, where the Laugier couple opened the doors of their farm to us in 1991.

Provence is all about donkeys, mules and horses... but it's also about oxen. Discover the essential role of oxen in the rural lifestyle of Var, a region of Provence where ancestral traditions and legends combine to celebrate the importance of these draught animals. From the authenticity of field work to the celebration of 'tripettes' in honor of Saint Marcel, Claude Boyer plunges us into a universe rich in stories and emotions, where the past is always present. Welcome to the fascinating world of Provence's oxen.

Even a simple pair of shoes tells a story. Today, let's discover the mystery of Pauline's 'Converse', a story rooted in the village of Rigaud, between Provencal traditions and timeless values. Get ready for a journey through time, where Pauline's footsteps still echo with authentic memories of a life dedicated to her village.

The Bresc family called on friends. The land surrounding their house is not large. But it takes arms! Geneviève Bresc shares this family memory with us. Geneviève is the former Director of the Sculpture Department at the Musée du Louvre, now retired.

Augusta Brunel épouse Escoffier goes to La Maurette with her mother, as here in 1988. She returned until 2013. Her husband reads the newspaper while she does the laundry. So why not use her washing machine? A testimonial from her nephew Olivier Ciamous. Images of Provence can be deceptive...

Why choose mimosas for the cover of the book "Femmes de Provence", to be published on 25/11? Marielle Fanchtein, who designed the book based on 12 selected photos by André Abbe, liked the colors. But there's another reason... Jeanne Monin explains.