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Provence puts crafts in the limelight

The Provencal lifestyle… or how to combine the gentle life, the authentic and the modern. The Provence brand has partnered with local companies to offer a range of products that showcase the unique age-old savoir-faire of this characterful land.

The incomparable Savon de Marseille

The Provence brand and La Corvette – Savonnerie du Midi have created an attractive range of three artisanal soaps Made in the South of France. Set up in 1894, La Savonnerie du Midi is one of the last three historic soapmakers in Marseille. Discover a protected traditional heritage of Provence composed of a unique manufacturing savoir-faire inspired by traditional methods. The secret of the Marseille soaps[2] also lies in their age-old recipes. Their lavender, fig or bergamot fragrances will tickle your nose and take you on an olfactory journey through the orchards of the Mediterranean. Famous all over the world, Savons de Marseille are an inescapable institution, so head for the brand’s website or La Corvette shops.

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From Provence to your plate

Find all the savoir-faire of Aubagne’s pottery showcased in a collection of six handmade dessert plates in Southern colours. The Provence brand and L’Atelier Barbotine embody the Provencal lifestyle through these unique creations which all illustrate a strong symbol of Provence. Illustrator Alice Van de Walle shares her creativity with you: sun, olive trees, cicadas, lavender, wild plants or rock samphire, take your pick. Made by hand using the “nail drawing” technique, these illustrations lend character and will charm fans of decor and authenticity. Don’t wait to discover them in the Barbotine workshop boutique in Aubagne or on the brand’s website.

A home collection

When Provence meets Elsa Lenthal, the result is a collection of decorative objects which reflect the radiant beauty of the land. With their relaxation cushions and bags scented with organic lavandin flowers, you can start taking care of yourself right now. They are all made with love in the Alpilles and subtly blend the traditional authenticity of Provence and modern, refined esthetics. The lavandin flower bag fills all the rooms in your home with a gentle, soothing fragrance. Made with fabrics printed in Toulon following designs by Alice Van de Wall, they reflect the natural and cultural wealth of Provence. Head for the brand’s website or the Love shops in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Marius in Arles for your next shopping spree.

Elsa Lenthal Collection Provence Cgensollen

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This summer’s not-to-be-missed bracelets

The association of Provence and Bazile Provence brands has produced an unusual collection of fashion jewellery in local colours. Each bracelet is handmade in Aix-en-Provence, and is made up of a message ribbon and a medal with a sun designed by artist Alice Van de Walle. A way of winding your summer holiday souvenirs or year-round memories around your wrist. The bracelets are on sale on the Bazile Provence website, so come and be charmed!

Natural Flavours & Fragrances Made in Haute Provence

Terre d’Oc offers a unique sensory experience inspired by Provencal traditions and ancient know-how, using natural products to procure wellbeing of body, mind and home. Their new collection, in collaboration with the brand Provence, unveils a gentle world of wellness: a duo of organic green teas, one associated with lavender and the other with peach, together with a home fragrance spray and natural incense sticks scented with fig. Upheld by a team comprising 95% women, Terre d’Oc flies the flag of artisan growers and producers worldwide. Deeply committed to people, the environment and traditions, the brand, located in Haute Provence, prides in an ethical, organic sourcing policy focusing on recycled materials, artisan methods and the use of natural aromas designed in nearby Grasse.

Close-up on Terre d'Oc-Marque Provence organic green tea with peach

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Provence on display

Jog Éditions, a Marseille-based publishing house founded by Julie Gonin, is celebrating the spirit of the Mediterranean with a collection of sun-kissed Provencal posters, postcards and bookmarks designed in collaboration with the brand Provence and artist Alice Van de Walle. Swathed in gentle colours, the creations depict Provence’s legendary lifestyle through simple but expressive designs. From food markets to rocky coves and pastis aperitifs, illustrator Alice Van de Walle has captured the landscapes and traditions of Provence with subtlety, to bring a ray of sunshine to every home. Committed to responsible production, Jog Éditions works hand in hand with local artists and artisans, uses a Marseille printing firm and favours processes that honour the environment, to offer creations that pay an authentic and sustainable homage to Provence.