{"id":162,"date":"2024-07-31T15:06:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T15:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/?page_id=162"},"modified":"2024-08-01T10:51:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:51:38","slug":"the-region-good-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/en\/the-region-good-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Good To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March\u00e9 in Lorgues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mairiedelorgues.fr\/ma-ville\/decouvrir-lorgues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lorgues<\/a>&nbsp;is just a few minutes away, situated in the middle of the Var region. From here the coast is less than an hour away, or explore the vineyards in the area. Lorgues holds its vibrant, weekly market every Tuesday morning. Here you can find a broad selection of fresh produce, locally manufactured products and a light lunch in one the many restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Coffee in Provence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A must is a stop in to say \u2018hi\u2019 to Hamish and Veruschka at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lorguescafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Grange Concept Store<\/a>&nbsp;while you\u2019re grabbing a cup of their delicious freshly roasted coffee. Their carrot cake is delish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"923\" data-id=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lorgues-marche.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lorgues-marche.jpg 693w, https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lorgues-marche-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"923\" data-id=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lorgues-coffee-roasters.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lorgues-coffee-roasters.jpg 693w, https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lorgues-coffee-roasters-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Property in the Var<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was not easy for me finding a vineyard in the South of France at the time. To save you the difficulties I had, I recommend you contact my son Alistair who has lived in the Var for 20 years and is helping people find their dream homes as a property finder. You can read his blog here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartfindervar.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>http:\/\/www.smartfindervar.com\/blog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Domaine St-Marc des Om\u00e9des - The Location near Lorgues, Provence\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lg3kcPV_B1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many producers grow and blend up to a dozen grape varieties, as is done in Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape in the Rh\u00f4ne. The appellations promote this stance and, indeed, the regulations make it almost impossible for producers to market varietal wines. The grape varieties approved for use in the C\u00f4tes de Provence AOC are the reds Syrah, Mourv\u00e8dre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, the ancient Tibouren, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the whites Rolle, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, and S\u00e9million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appellations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 1940s, there were few Appellations d\u2019Origine Control\u00e9e (AOC), in Provence, one of France\u2019s larger wine-growing areas, stretching along the Mediterranean coast east of the Rh\u00f4ne River. These included Bandol and Cassis between Marseille and Toulon, Bellet in the hills of Nice, and Palette, near Aix. In 1977, these were joined by the C\u00f4tes de Provence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The climate in the Var is dramatic. In winter it snows, and drought is an ever present threat in summer. Torrential rains fall in spring and fall and contribute to an already high water table. The Mistral, a violent wind from the north, plays an important role in clearing the sky of clouds and purifying the soil. Temperatures fluctuate widely year round, as much as 22 degrees in summer when hot Mediterranean days are cooled by Alpine breezes at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartfindervar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Property in the Var and Riviera<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lorguescafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lorgues Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DomainesdesAumedes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domaine des Aumedes<\/a>&nbsp;(neighbouring vigneron winemaker)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.provenceweb.fr\/e\/var.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Information on the Var region<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorgues.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lorgues Tourism<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/riviera.angloinfo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to the Riviera<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/st-marc-des-omedes-house-facade-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/st-marc-des-omedes-house-facade-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/st-marc-des-omedes-house-facade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/st-marc-des-omedes-house-facade-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmarcdesomedes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/st-marc-des-omedes-house-facade.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My family and I spent a week here and wished we could have stayed longer! In a very lovely and peaceful setting, the beautiful house is only a couple of minutes from the town of Lorgues and in a great location for visiting Proven\u00e7al villages and the coast. The apartment itself was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. We had sole use of the pool and terrace area and although the owner lives above, it felt very private. Lindsay and Michele were quite simply perfect hosts. They are both utterly charming, helpful and kind. We would love to return one day and get to know them better. Perfect!&#8221; ~<br>Belinda, Ewhurst<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March\u00e9 in Lorgues The town of&nbsp;Lorgues&nbsp;is just a few minutes away, situated in the middle of the Var region. From here the coast is less than an hour away, or explore the vineyards in the area. Lorgues holds its vibrant, weekly market every Tuesday morning. 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