Le Petit Aioli

In summertime in the South of France, there is a traditional feast called The Grand Aïoli. In the towns of Lourdes, St. Rémy, Les Baux, and Bonnieux, look for the poster announcing the dates. Do participate in this village fête if you are there, for it is one of the few opportunities Americans have to celebrate with the very private French villagers and dine on some of the best this magical region has to offer.

Be ready to watch the “sunlight of Provence,” as Frédéric Mistral descri