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Italian Evening - Bruschetta

Thursday 1 January
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm

40€ (excluding drinks)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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The first evening of the year at Le Bistrot — a toast to Italy! On the tables, colourful bruschetta: golden bread, grilled vegetables, melted cheese, olive oil and basil… The chef has fun, and so will you. A simple, joyful evening to keep the festive spirit alive. 

Buon anno a tutti !

Holidays at Lou Calen: the full program

Events that might interest you

From 1 Dec. To 15 Mar.

The Truffle Harvest

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The Canut family has been growing black truffles on their farm in Aups. Every winter Patrick and his daughter Lisa wander through their oak plantation, guided by their dogs, to harvest the truffle. Take part in the art of truffle hunting, before treating yourself to tasting your finds!
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Location:
Aups
Availability :
Saturday to Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Price:

35€/adulte, 20€/enfant, gratuit/-12ans

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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From 5 Dec. To 20 Dec.

Les Niki en herbe

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La Falaise Art Center celebrates the 10th anniversary of “Artistes en herbe,” an educational project with schools from Cotignac and nearby villages. This year, over fifty classes reinterpret Niki de Saint Phalle’s vibrant world through painting, sculpture, collage, and installation.
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Location:
La Falaise Art Center
Days :
Tuesday to Saturday
Hours :
10am to 12:30pm and 2:30pm to 5pm
Price:

Free

Free access
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Tuesday 16 December

Oysters with White Wine

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Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
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Location:
O'Fadoli
Schedule :
11 am to 2 pm
Price:

2.50€/oyster

Free access
More about O'Fadoli
Saturday 20 December

Meeting with Huguette Caren

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Huguette Caren is back at the bookstore to sign her cookbook. A true ode to Provence and its culinary heritage, this collection of recipes not only invites you to get busy behind the stove, but also opens a door to the fascinating history of Lou Calen since the 1970s.
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Location:
Bookstore
Schedule :
3 pm to 5 pm
Price:

Free

Free access
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Saturday 20 December

Clay Modelling

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Sandra Dugenet models, sculpts and engraves using earth, stone or wood. While she allows herself to be guided by the material, she inspired by human beings and their philosophy. You will learn the principles and techniques of sculpture by creating a piece using Provence clay.
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Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:

60€ (material provided)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Booking request
Sunday 21 December

Botanical Walk

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Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
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Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
10 am to 12 pm
Price:

30€

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Booking request
Sunday 21 December

Asian Evening

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Treat your taste buds to a journey to the Orient. From Japan to China, from India to Thailand, the Bistrot celebrates traditional cuisines where spices reign supreme. A zen atmosphere, colorful dishes, and a spirit of escape… a round trip to Asia without leaving your seat.
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Location:
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:

45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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Tuesday 23 December

Oysters with White Wine

huitres-vin-blanc-o-fadoli-cotignac
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Read more
Location:
O'Fadoli
Schedule :
11 am to 2 pm
Price:

2.50€/oyster

Free access
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