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Purchase ITER-branded merchandise here ITER NewslineKeep in touch with ITER through our main news feed ITER Magazine - French onlyLearn more about the ITER Project by subscribing to this quarterly online magazine (in French) that is geared toward the general public ITER Open Doors Day - NotificationsStay informed about the ITER Open Doors sessions and be among the first to subscribe to the next event The decision to site the ITER Project in southern France was made by the ITER Members in June 2005.Detailed site studies had shown that the 180-hectare site proposed by Europe fulfilled all the technical requirements to host ITER France—geological access to water and electricity—and benefitted from a rich scientific and industrial environment. ITER France's host and neighbour—the CEA Cadarache research centre—played an instrumental part in supporting site studies and in rallying local political players behind the cause of welcoming ITER to France.As the first six-person ITER team moved in at the end of 2005 and critical services such as transportation and access to a canteen and an infirmary to manage France's in-kind and financial contributions to the ITER Project In addition to contributing to the ITER Project as a member of the European Union France has made and honoured a number of specific commitments.France has provided the site for the project and carried out preparatory works including clearing and levelling It created an international school for the families of ITER employees adapted the roads along the ITER Itinerary for the transport of ITER components and contributed (with the European Domestic Agency) to building the ITER Headquarters France will have the responsibility for the dismantling and decommissioning of the site See related information on the ITER Organization-Host State relationship in Legal Resources ITER ("The Way" in Latin) is one of the most ambitious energy projects in the world today ITER is charting new territory in fusion research his primary source of inspiration and the very heart and soul of his work but always with a hint of darkness and revolt you can walk in his footsteps on the sunny roads of Provence and write your very own chapter… A wave of emotion submerges walkers arriving at Giono’s home you can still admire his personal library overflowing with manuscripts now lovingly guarded by the association Les Amis de Jean Giono « Les Rencontres Giono » brings Giono’s work back to life with a series of interpretations by contemporary artists Une publication partagée par François-Henri Désérable (@fhdeserable) le 27 Juin 2018 à 8 :48 PDT Une publication partagée par stettler design (@stettlerdesign) le 29 Juin 2018 à 9 :06 PDT Taking to the road to finally read between the lines where he used to meet with his artist-painter friends you will head to the Ennemonde area and historic town of Montbrun-les-Bains embraced by the gentle curves of Jabron valley and overlooking Les Omergues where Angelo The itinerary is built around a mount that became a myth for Giono: Lure mountain new mountain that has only just emerged from the deluge » You will find no less than 14 literary walks around the Jean Giono Route: 14 opportunities to delve into the author’s soul Defy gravity by opting for the panoramic Sur le dos de Lure (On the Back of Lure) itinerary soaring to the heights of the hills of Provence… Une publication partagée par Obeufa (@obeufa) le 5 Juil Une publication partagée par Jean-François (Jeff) (@panoramasdecinema) le 6 Févr the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence area has become a favourite shooting location for many film directors The movie adventure began for Giono after his life-changing encounter with the legendary and launched his own production company « La société des films Jean Giono » His film Croesus starring Fernandel was shot on location in Manosque and Gréoux-les-Bains Giono never ceased to return to his first and everlasting love: Manosque It was here that Jean-Paul Rappenau set down his cameras to film the adaptation of the Horseman on the Roof He also shot several mythical scenes on the heights of Cucuron and Sivergues « I was pondering on the terrace of a house at the top of Saint-Julien-le Montagnier The holm oak forest is wrapped tightly around the foot of the rock that bears the village It stretches for a good one hundred square kilometres deserted road heading to the bronze hills that separate this land from the sea on the horizon […] Far to the South rising almost to my height and despite the distance the afternoon sun lights up the Sainte-Baume hills Une publication partagée par Pauline Martin (@po_ly_nette) le 3 Juin 2016 à 4 :39 PDT Supported and subsidised by the European Union via the Clean Hydrogen Partnership the FrHyGe project brings together 17 partners and aims to test the underground storage of hydrogen in salt cavities on an industrial scale FrHyGe* is in fact the merger of two projects: GeoH2 in Manosque (France) and SaltHy in Harsefeld (Germany) the aim of the project is to test the underground hydrogen storage in salt cavities on an industrial scale The aim is to set up a demonstrator at the Manosque underground storage site (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) and to study the replicability of this technology at another Storengy site in Germany The project will be carried out over 5 years Its first stage will involve converting a natural gas (or brine) salt cavity into a hydrogen storage system regulations) will be carried out for two years before launching construction The project will then focus on demonstrating the feasibility of injecting and withdrawing 100 tonnes of hydrogen over cycles ranging from 1 hour to 1 week in the converted cavities at the Manosque site the two cavities at Manosque will enable 6,000 tonnes of hydrogen to be stored a storage capacity of 5,200 tonnes is being planned Coordinated by Storengy *Full qualification in France of large-scale HYdrogen underground storage and replication from Germany to all 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Check out our page here info@hydrogentoday.info Home Newsletters Calendar Hydrogen in the world Key players in hydrogen Our fact sheets about hydrogen © Copyright – Communicaweb 2025 Legal noticies Management of personal data  Young American first man on the attack for Movistar Team in 2021 crashes -with no consequence- while contesting uphill sprint in Manosque Three categorized climbs and lots of non-rated ascents into a route as difficult At the loop around the finish -3km at 3,5%; in practice two hard slopes and a false flat between them- two of them categorized: Mort d’Imbert (Cat-2) and Montfuron (Cat-3) Things would become significantly harder as showers started to hit the peloton The overall result of the 2021 Tour de La Provence should get decided on Saturday at the Queen stage three quarters of the legendary Mont Ventoux ascent (14.6km at 7.6%) will be the first big mountain test of the season We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences Medievalists.net Abstract: This paper examines midwives and their practice in the criminal and notarial records from the later-medieval Provencal town of Manosque This town counted amongst its 5,000 Jewish and Christian inhabitants a relatively high number of medical practitioners; these practitioners appeared frequently in the criminal court to offer testimony and to petition for professional protection Although the apparent absence in Manosque of midwifery regulation like that present in northern France makes it more difficult to define midwives‟ exact responsibilities their appearance in court alongside other medical practitioners suggests that they possessed an acknowledged expertise of the reproductive female body This paper situates midwives within the socio-medical milieu from which they are often separated in current historiography A consideration of cases involving women‟s reproductive bodies within the broader context of Manosquin medicine reveals that gender dictated the production and application of knowledge about this subject but not on the grounds of biological essentialism the masculinized professionalism of later-medieval medicine granted male practitioners increasing authority in the realms of reproduction and pregnancy Although this granted men access to “women‟s secrets,” prevailing notions of feminine propriety prevented their theoretical knowledge from transforming into practical application to women‟s “secret places.” This placed uncomplicated childbirth It also made midwives indispensible not only to the women whom she attended in childbirth but also to the institutions that sought to extend their authority over these concerns to which society otherwise denied them access and virginity in which midwives appear reveal that the concept of feminine propriety simultaneously granted midwives‟ authority over women‟s physical reproductive bodies and rendered them instruments in the courts regulation of the female body illustrate the court‟s ability to legitimate and regulate through a symbiotic relationship between institution and society Click here to read this thesis from University of Waterloo We've created a Patreon for Medievalists.net as we want to transition to a more community-funded model We aim to be the leading content provider about all things medieval podcast and Youtube page offers news and resources about the Middle Ages We hope that are our audience wants to support us so that we can further develop our podcast and remove the advertising on our platforms This will also allow our fans to get more involved in what content we do produce Member Login Energy storage is a major lever for the energy transition It makes it possible to develop the production of energies with low CO2 emissions and to ensure the supply of energy to consumers at all times the most economic and efficient way to store energy in large quantities is to store it in the form of gas injected into underground reservoirs ENGIE has a storage capacity of more than 136 TWh in Europe the equivalent of the annual energy needs of more 30 million electric vehicles The underground storage activities are led by Storengy Storengy is the leading storage operator and the leading marketer of energy storage capacity in France and Europe with its 21 industrial sites: 14 in France Industrial facilities at the Storengy underground natural gas storage site in Chémery France Copyright ENGIE / MIRO / MEYSSONNIER ANTOINE natural gas storage ensures uninterrupted energy supply and can meet peaks in demand during the winter thereby securing the country’s energy supply.  The storage facilities have a capacity equivalent to 25% of national natural gas consumption.  In accordance with current European energy market legislation all Storengy’s storage capacity is available to all market players.  The underground reservoirs are filled in the summer when gas consumption is lowest Gas is then available throughout the country to cover the winter period when consumption is highest To support the transition to carbon neutrality the Group is implementing major projects to allow it to store current and future renewable gases or the hydrogen produced from surplus renewable electricity Because while the gas being stored today is natural Biomethane is a renewable gas produced from organic waste of agricultural or industrial origin it can be stored in large quantities in underground storage sites.  ENGIE Bioz, a 100% Group subsidiary, initiates, develops, finances, builds and operates biomethane production facilities in the heart of the French regions. To speed up decarbonisation of the energy mix, ENGIE aims to produce 15% of the biomethane that will be injected into the French gas network in 2030.  In addition to large-scale storage, ENGIE has been developing the AZOLA solution for several years a simple and effective process based on the principle of liquefying biomethane storing it in liquid form and then regasifying it for injection This solution makes it possible to recover all the biomethane produced by operators and to optimise the operation of network infrastructures by storing summer production ENGIE is convinced that renewable hydrogen is the key to unlocking the full potential of renewable energies and carbon-free energy solutions Hydrogen can be used in industry (chemical etc.) as well as in transport (to extend the range of electric vehicles) and can be stored in large quantities in salt caverns Control panel for Storengy’s salt cavern gas storage site in Manosque hydrogen offers a large-scale storage solution for renewable electricity In addition to decarbonising industrial or mobility uses the hydrogen can be reconverted to electricity after storage Renewable hydrogen can also be combined with CO2 to form synthetic methane which has the same properties as natural gas storage and distribution networks for use by industry Synthetic methane production thus provides an energy use for the CO2 emitted by industrial sites and hence contributes to the decarbonisation of the energy mix You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Dane wins again to extend GC lead after winning sprint from select lead group The Dane was the strongest from a select lead group in the final spring outpacing Axel Zingle (Cofidis) at the finish in Manosque after a group of 10 split from the rest on the final climb of the day Clément Champoussin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) led the remainder of the group home two seconds later while Bruno Armirail (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) and Ewen Costiou (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) finished among the group to move into second and third on the general classification Costiou had earlier been out front alone as he chased down the remains of the day's breakaway – Marco Frigo (Israel-Premier Tech) was the last man standing from the move Pedersen and his group – with the Dane putting in a good amount of work himself – who made their way across to the Frenchman Frigo survived to within sight of the finish line the catch being made just 400 metres from the finish a cruel ending for the Italian's move who made the best of the poor conditions and once again showed he was the strongest man in the race in the sprint for the line Every day they have to dig deeper and deeper as the race gets harder," Pedersen said after his win "So far they have been super impressive and I’m so proud of them I’m happy to repay them with victories after all their hard work "Sometimes you have to take the chance and today I had to take the chance here The boys were working so hard but it started to be tight to catch the leader because he was going – excuse my words – fucking strong in the front so it was not easy to deal with him at all so I hoped a smaller group would be better Sometimes it pays off and sometimes it doesn’t "I agree with Julien Bernard that it was one of the worst days on the bike We spent a lot of time around 700 metres elevation which isn’t nice when it’s raining like this and it’s two degrees and if you look at the guys crossing the finish line Results powered by FirstCycling Dani has reported from the world's top races She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Sitting in perfumed silence amongst the lavender flowers is the very vision of Provence © Maples Images / Shutterstock If there’s one flower that defines France, it’s lavender, thanks to the vast carpets of purple flowers that cover the countryside of Provence The beauty of the lavender fields lives up to the hype – get out among the purple haze sniff the heady summer breezes and navigate picturesque hilltop towns Between mid-June and mid-August – especially around the Luberon valley the Plateau de Valensole near Manosque and the Sault area – you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to lavender experiences Lavender has been grown in this region for hundreds of years known locally as paille (straw) are still packed tightly into steam stills to extract their essential oils the huile essentielle de lavande de Haute-Provence (Haute-Provence lavender oil) has been protected by its own appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) but the vast majority of farms produce a higher-yielding hybrid called lavandin This cross-breed of English and Portuguese lavender produces five times more oil than fine lavender Only a handful of farms still cultivate the more finicky lavande species though these command much higher prices and (according to aficionados) have a much finer aroma Many farms and distilleries are open for visits, detailed on the Routes de la Lavande website; an accompanying leaflet is available from local tourist offices There are also lavender-themed festivals in Valensole (mid-July) Sault (mid-August) and Valréas (early August) Here’s a guide to cruising France's lavender fields with detours to mountainside distilleries and trips to scoop up all things lavender at abundant local markets Isolated and ridiculously photogenic, the 12th-century Cistercian Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque near Gordes is famously framed by lavender The abbey was founded in 1148 and is still home to a small number of monks severe beauty but reservations are essential if you plan to visit whether on a guided tour or independently (in the latter case visitors can borrow an information-packed tablet that shows what abbey life was like in the 13th century) Conservative dress and silence are required; be sure to build in extra time to enjoy the meditative beauty of the lavender fields Dreamily quiet Plateau de Valensole, just east of Manosque, has Provence’s greatest concentration of lavender farms. Once you reach Valensole village, make your way to MEA Provence an aromatic garden and exhibition panels about the history of lavender growing on the Valensole plateau ice cream and other lavender-laced products isolated hilltop town mixes its lavender views with plum orchards and scattered forests which has great buys for cooks such as fleur de sel (sea salt) infused with Provençal herbs The lavender up here is known for its dark The town’s other hot spot is André Boyer, which has kept farmers, cyclists and mountaineers stocked with honey and almond nougat since 1887. Lavender marshmallows and local specialty pognes (an orange-scented brioche) are must-tries. About 30km (19 miles) to the southwest, look out for magnificent views of the red-tinged escarpment and rust-colored village of Roussillon St-Saturnin-lès-Apt is a refreshingly ungentrified village, 10km (6km) north of the large town of Apt, with marvelous views of the surrounding Vaucluse plateau punctuated by purple lavender fields. Climb to the ruins atop the village for a knockout vista. At Moulin à Huile Jullien you can see how olives are milled into oil This beautiful 13th-century priory on the outskirts of Mane is today home to lovely gardens and a diverting museum This is ethnobotany at its most poetic and sensual – you can wander through recreated medieval herb gardens the museum's exhibitions provide a fascinating insight into rural life in Haute-Provence The walled town of Mane is lovely for strolling and the Pont Roman de Mane is also worth a look This triple-arched stone bridge crossing the trickling River Laye dates from the 12th or 13th century and it makes a fine spot for a picnic The southern half of the Luberon is equally florally blessed Lavender carpets the Plateau de Claparèdes between Buoux (west) walk or motor through the lavender fields and along the northern slopes of 1125m (3691ft) Mourre Nègre Traveling by car or bike, the D113 climbs to the idyllic lavender distillery of Les Agnels, which produces lavender, cypress and rosemary essential oils. The small on-site spa has a lavender-scented swimming pool. Stay at L'Auberge du Presbytère in tiny Saignon its narrow streets ringed by craggy scrub and petite lavender plots with incredible vistas across the Luberon to Mont Ventoux There's no better way to breathe in the rich lavender aromas than exploring by bike. La Provence à Vélo can point you towards classic cycle routes including one through some of the loveliest lavender fields in the region following a 33km circular route around the Plateau de Sault mid-June to mid-August is the time to catch it flowering in Provence (July is prime time traffic and too many complet (full) signs strung in hotel windows – book well ahead The sweet-scented flowers are mechanically harvested when in full bloom, between 15 July and 15 August on a hot dry day. Lorry loads of cut lavender are then packed into steam stills and distilled to extract the sweet essential oils. You can watch the process at the Distillerie du Siron family-run distillery and organic flower farm covering 20 blazing hectares near the medieval village of Thoard If you miss the blazing blossoms in summer it's still worth visiting to see the spring-green lavender fields of Haute-Provence and the Luberon or the autumn-winter fields you can hit other experiences based around this delectable flower Just outside the village of Coustellet, the Musée de la Lavande is an excellent eco-museum and working lavender farm where you can immerse yourself in the traditions and history of this Provençal icon and buy lavender goodies in the on-site boutique. Afterward, the hilltop village of Gordes is worth a detour followed perhaps by a drink on the panoramic terrace at the lavish Bastide de Gordes hotel Or hit the area’s other Musée de la Lavande in Digne-les-Bains which explores Provence’s lavender-growing culture and stages distilling sessions in its courtyard during summer Digne-les-Bains is the capital of the département of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and an important lavender processing center but it's a little short on must-see sights otherwise About 50km (31 miles) southwest, Forcalquier has an upbeat, slightly bohemian vibe, a holdover from the 1960s and 1970s, when artists and back-to-the-landers arrived in the area, fostering a now-booming biologique (organic) movement. Saffron is grown here, absinthe is distilled, and the town is home to the unusual Université Européenne des Senteurs & Saveurs (UESS; European University of Scents and Flavors) time your visit to coincide with the Monday morning market a Michelin-starred meal and (if your budget allows) an overnight stay at the luxurious Couvent des Minimes Some 80% of the essential oils produced in the region’s 150 distilleries is exported but the other 20% makes its way to local markets and into the local cuisine and toiletries Distinctive to Provençal cuisine is the use of lavender as a flavoring – the flowers scent herbal teas and lavender leaves float in fragrant soups and of course the region's amazing honey And don’t pass up a lavender crème brûlée if you see it on the menu weekly food markets are filled with trestle tables groaning under the weight of marinated olives melons and a bounty of other sun-kissed fruit lavender is well represented – from lavender sachets for scenting bedclothes to lavender honey Keep in mind that some lavender delectables are available at local supermarkets it's worth knowing that the most sought-after product is fine lavender (Lavandula angustifolia not spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) or the hybrid lavandin (Lavandula hybrida) The latter plants are high in camphor and are used mainly to produce detergents Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Double world champ returns to peloton Sunday in comeback from Liège-Bastogne-Liège injuries Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl has confirmed that Julian Alaphilippe will be back in the bunch for the first time in two months at the French road race nationals Sunday It will be the first time the double world champion has raced since the high-speed crash at Liège-Bastogne-Liège that put him in a ditch and left him with multiple fractures and a collapsed lung Alaphilippe’s return to action just five days before the Copenhagen Grand Départ puts the 30-year-old right back in the frame for Tour de France selection Quick-Step is yet to confirm its eight-man team but Alaphilippe could be set for another starring role at his home race then the option of the Tour de France is still open which is still in my mind,” Alaphilippe said last month “But it is really important that we do not rush anything and we continue to be patient and take their advice before we decide when I can race again.” Alaphilippe returned to steady training with teammates atop the Sierra Nevada in May The team’s confirmation that the French hero will be racing nationals this weekend suggests his progress has satisfied the fleet of medics and trainers that pour over his bones Alaphilippe may not be at his barouding best if he stamps his ticket for his sixth Tour de France next month But home fans sure will be happy to see him Meet Julian Alaphilippe, your new World Champion. pic.twitter.com/x9QKosEG4K — Cycling out of context (@OutOfCycling) September 27, 2020 By: Beauty Packaging Staff Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed their blooming is much awaited and nobody wants to miss the show the lavender fields bloom from May to early August Would you like to discover the emblematic landscapes of the South of France We suggest six of the best places with a great view to admire the lavender in bloom in Provence The Chemin des Lavandes (Lavender road) in Sault blends the pleasure of a lovely walk and the discovery of a lavender field in flower An almost unavoidable way of visiting Provence and sharing some of its soul The trail is a 4-km walking loop which goes through the Provencal landscapes and it’s simply amazing An easy 1 hour and 40 minute-walk for all ages and a tourist activity that brings together parents and children Interpretive panels are dotted along the path An opportunity to find out a bit more about lavender with some notions of botany culture and even distillation as the path goes through the biggest production area of true lavender in Europe you can do the discovery of the Plateau de Sault à Vélo a 33-km circuit to discover Provence on a large scale Other mauve favourites in the Vaucluse: admire the field of lavender planted in front of the Pont Saint-Bénezet bridge in Avignon a stop near the lavender field of the Enclave des Papes or discover lavender-scented Provencal Aroma’plantes products in Sault The landscapes are beautiful from the end of June to the beginning of July This is the “postcard” of lavender fields in Provence a delicate scent invades the Valensole Plateau Lavender and wheat fields stretch as far as the eye can see and over more than 800 km2  in varying shades of blues and gold The colours change as the sun crosses the sky and if you want to grasp all the beauty of it avoid the sun at its highest,as the view is better in a softer light Provence has become a favourite region for this flower brought to France by the Phocaeans perfumed walk unfolds along the fields of lavender in bloom but in order to respect the owners and the bees gathering pollen or visit the countryside near Valensole to admire the lavender fields in bloom and discover a postcard setting You can also stop by local producers to buy dried lavender Head for Terres Ugo to discover the moving story of a Provencal lavender producer and his farm Ugo is the grandfather who founded the family farm which follows the rhythm of the crops and the production of organic hybrid lavender A sizeable agrotourism site which now stretches over 3 hectares and is home to more than 30,000 hybrid lavender plants The family home welcomes you in a very cosy atmosphere and takes you off to learn about lavender in a series of unusual workshops Create your own herbal tea or lavender bags and watch demonstrations of distillation the deckchairs and even the boules ground and the art centre aperitifs and other friendly moments are on the menu Live an unforgettable sensory experience near Aix-en-Provence Une publication partagée par TERRE UGO • Maison de Lavande (@terreugo) Une publication partagée par un MAS en PROVENCE (@un_mas_en_provence) Looking for something unusual to see in Provence Come and discover the concept of a unique place dreamed up by Gaël Briez Un Mas en Provence takes you on a discovery of the cultivation and production of lavender You will have the opportunity to make the most of a guided tour of the farm on which aromatic plants are grown over an area of 3 hectares Gaël will explain all the stages of manufacture and his principle of organic farming based on lunar cycles And don’t forget to stop off at the shop before you leave You’ll find a collection of cosmetics There’s no better way of discovering this delicate plant on a large scale than the Route de la Lavande Drive along the little roads of the Pays de Forcalquier to see the Provencal villages of Montlaux Keep your eyes peeled and you’ll see them as you go along a path sometimes a little hidden and in different places each year it’s worth being patient and curious for this show An amazing change of scene with these plains of blue gold which stretch as far as the eye can see And don’t forget to take a picture of the famous hilltop village which looks as if it’s floating above a field of lavender… Several producers cultivate lavender in the Pays d’Apt you can stop at the Agnels distillery near Claparèdes you can learn the secrets of distilling this beautiful purple flower and witness several lavender fields Two other famous french lavender spots await you between Cavaillon and Apt: Several varieties are cultivated in the south of France: fine lavender The flowering of the lavender depends on the geographical situation and the altitude The beginning of the flowering season can vary each year depending on the weather conditions (rainfall Some tourism professionals offer a full day trip from Paris to discover the lavender fields of Provence Dane goes away with Matej Mohorič to take his first victory of 2025 The final kilometre served up a 4% incline to the finish in Manosque Pedersen looking in no huge hurry on the right side of the road with Mohorič glued to his wheel.  as Pedersen jumped with 300 metres to go and he easily crossed the line for his first victory of the season three seconds ahead of his breakaway companion Fred Wright (Bahrain Victorious) used a strong kick on the final stretch to grab third just ahead of Dorian Godon (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) in the reduced peloton which crossed the line in Manosque 16 seconds back The duo stole away from a reduced peloton with 18km to go Pedersen earned 15 bonus seconds during the stage and for his win and so took the race leader's jersey from Sam Bennett (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) The Dane now has a 13-second margin over Mohorič and 24 seconds over Wright in the GC with one stage to go "When you have a strong group behind pulling it's never safe until you pass the finish line So I would say the last 'k' I was sure we would sprint for the victory but you are never sure," Pedersen explained "I know I'm in good shape and it was a nice feeling today It was our plan to go really hard and try to be a small group on the top The plan succeeded and we are really happy The Tour de la Provence concludes Sunday with a 190.6km route between Rognac and Arles a flat stage with only one classified climb in the opening section The final places on the podium will be decided by the time bonuses awarded during the stage and especially at the finish.  It's only 23km between the start and finish in Forcalquier and Manosque so the 167.3km stage twisted around  Provence with sweeping roads through forests and resting lavender fields and periodic views of a snowcapped Mont Ventoux in the distance On the docket were three classified climbs enclosed by two intermediate sprints a category 1 at Col de l'Aire dei Masco (6.5km provided an 8km descent into the final sprint at La Bastide des Jourdans but Jefferson Cepeda (EF Education-EasyPost) and Sander De Pestel (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) kept him in sight under the tree-lined climb and soon joined the pacesetting with the Dane.  A group of six - Bahrain Victorios duo Matej Mohorič and Fred Wright Ewen Costiou (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) Toms Skujinš (Lidle-Trek) and Lukáš Kubiš (Unibet Tietema Rockets) chased them and were just 10 seconds back.  Once the two front groups crested the final climb a reduced peloton formed 30 behind but race leader Bennett faded from the back of the bunch even asking the television camera for Cepeda and De Pestel to pull through and do more work Pedersen easily took the final bonus second at the intermediate sprint knowing they could be precious in the overall classification on Sunday When the six chasers bridged across to form a formidable group of nine Lidl-Trek and Bahrain Victorious each had a pair of riders and a tactical advantage.  Mohorič didn't waste time and surged ahead Pedersen latched on to his wheel as the duo took off and quickly opened a 14-second gap the race changed complexion altogether as the peloton swept up the seven chasers.  But Mohorič and Pedersen went all in and worked together The chase peloton  committed to closing down the 40-gap to the front duo with EF Education-Easypost setting the pace and Lidl-Trek riders trying to disrupt their work.  The final kilometres were on rolling roads but Mohorič and Pedersen rode at 50km/h They did by just 12 seconds but it was enough for Pedersen to win and for Mohorič rise to second overall and still with a chance of final victory Results powered by FirstCycling a sports marketing and public relations agency which managed projects for Tour de Georgia a Georgia non-profit to promote safe cycling She is proud to have worked in professional baseball for six years - from selling advertising to pulling the tarp for several minor league teams She has climbed l'Alpe d'Huez three times (not fast) Her favorite road and gravel rides are around horse farms in north Georgia (USA) and around lavender fields in Provence (France) Menu.page-50091199{--metaColor:#876821;--navColor:#876821}(Fashion) When designers debuted their Spring/Summer 2020 collections on the runways during fashion week last fall, no one had months of quarantine in mind. And now that the season is here, its trends are looking a little different. “The fact that searches for sweatpants saw an 85 percent increase tells us all we need to know,” Moda Operandi’s fashion and buying director, Lisa Aiken tells TZR Loungewear staples like sweatpants and hoodies have seen a major uptick in popularity over the past eight weeks fashion lovers have also been giving themselves something to look forward to “I’ve also been delighted to see the massive success of our resort wear during this time," she adds "With our shopper dreaming of brighter days in order to stay positive thus proving the value she places on her wardrobe to inform her attitude.” travel plans for the spring and summer months have either been canceled or postponed that hasn’t stopped shoppers from planning their outfits for later dates in the year with “[Our customer] is already used to planning her wardrobe ahead of time with Moda’s Trunkshow model so it comes with little surprise that the Moda woman is still shopping for the occasions she’ll attend and vacations she’ll take months from now.” Ready to plan ahead and prep for your next vacation? Scroll down to shop TZR’s favorite resort wear pieces from Moda Operandi below. Le territoire attise les convoitises des projets de développement de l’hydrogène. Sa situation géographique en bord de mer, proche de l’Espagne avec le projet BarMar, [un pipeline pour transporter de l’hydrogène entre Barcelone et Marseille Lors des assises de l’hydrogène au conseil régional le 12 décembre le projet « HYnframed » a été présenté Ce tuyau long de 150 km doit relier Fos-sur-Mer à Manosque à horizon 2028 le principal gestionnaire du réseau de transport de gaz français L’entreprise est actuellement à la recherche de financements pour mener ses études d’ingénierie « Nous signons des contrats avec les industriels intéressés par l’hydrogène qui s’engagent à financer les études pour un ticket entre 100 000 et 200 000 euros » nous détaille Thierry Trouvé le directeur général du réseau « HYnframed » a fait l’objet d’une première étude de faisabilité en 2022 grâce au cofinancement de la Région Sud et de l’Ademe Cette dernière a confirmé « la possibilité de connecter les projets de production et consommation d’hydrogène aux projets de stockage d’hydrogène identifiés dans la région ainsi qu’au projet BarMar » Quelques mois plus tard, « HYnframed » a intégré l’appel à projet Zones industrielles bas carbone(ZIBaC) remporté par Fos-sur-Mer GRTgaz a ensuite lancé un appel à intérêt début 2023 pour affiner la pertinence d’une canalisation entre la zone de production et de consommation de Fos jusqu’à la zone de stockage à Manosque A ce stade, le projet intéresse Géométhane avec son projet GéoH2. La société manosquine, spécialisée dans le stockage gazier, s’est positionnée pour gérer le stockage de l’hydrogène produit entre Fos, notamment par H2V (600 Mégawatt) via Hygreen Provence (120 Mégawatt) l’entreprise veut exploiter deux cavités salines à Manosque l’océan alpin s’est asséché du côté de Grenoble créant une grande marre de sel qui est redescendue lorsque les Alpes se sont créées » le président de Géométhane Son entreprise va forer la roche en y ajoutant de l’eau afin d’obtenir de la saumure Ce liquide salé sera ensuite transporté dans un tuyau déjà existant vers les étangs de Lavalduc et d’Engregnier à proximité de l’Etang-de-Berre « Sans impacter la biodiversité » L’idée est de vider ces cavités pour conserver jusqu’à 500 000 m3 d’hydrogène Le stockage de l’hydrogène est nécessaire pour « stabiliser tout le système » L’hydrogène vert est en effet un vecteur d’énergie issu du renouvelable : sa production est donc périodique D’où la nécessité de garder des réserves d’hydrogène pour alimenter les lieux de consommation au moment opportun Cette technologie développée par Géométhane n’est pas une première mondiale « Il en existe trois de ce type aux Etats-Unis et un en Angleterre Le 5e à Manosque sera plus moderne » Si le président est confiant sur sa réalisation son projet ne verra le jour qu’à condition que GRTgaz construise son pipeline l’Etat doit encore publier une autorisation de transport de l’hydrogène dans un pipeline va demander d’en préciser les contours concernant la sécurité du tuyau aux abords des entreprises et des publics ne se projette pourtant pas encore sur ce projet lointain the poetic founder of French beauty brand L'Occitane en Provence who is still as enamoured with the region as when he first distilled its rosemary oil 40 years ago This article was published more than 8 years ago and you've helped ignite a similar passion for your hometown in other places around the world What is it that inspires you about this magical part of France While there's been a return to '70s in terms of fashion and style all your products continue to feel so relevant You were inspired to start L'Occitane almost by accident Tell me about that old contraption you found along the highway as young man that essentially was the start of it all It all began with a rusted old still I bought from a farmer at an antique market for the price of its copper it was completely by chance – a kind of "love at first sight" thing I wondered whether I would be able to make it work All I had were some basic technical guidelines When I saw the first few drops of essential oil dripping out of the tap mixed in the water it was marvellous and I knew something special was happening And how readily accepted was this new enterprise to those around you or did you always feel you had the support you needed L'Occitane was raising questions when I founded it and I think I was considered quite a crazy man it was the glory days of chemical products and I was one of the only people to truly believe in natural cosmetics I wanted to make a change on my own little level People would come to us with their already used pack and fill it again to avoid consuming too much I also created a formula that generated great enthusiasm for the consumers The early days of recycling and do-it-yourself There has been such a strong movement in the beauty business in recent years to get back to basics using pure But this was a notion you were hip to from the beginning Why do you suppose you saw through that particular lens It wasn't actually a gamble on the future of the cosmetics market It was just a personal will to develop natural products and to buy the ingredients directly from the growers they wanted to celebrate the beauty of nature – they were sick and tired of having their bathrooms filled with the artificial odours of mass soaps and artificial essences It was perhaps not something we saw or felt was a beginning The competition in the skin-care business these days is wild but that hasn't stopped you from recently launching a brand new skin-care collection What is so revolutionary about this new line You were also among the first – if not the first – to bring the wonders of shea butter into the mainstream market Tell me about that first trip to Burkina Faso and why you felt this was something that women around the world were ready to embrace Another one of your important causes is fighting blindness and supporting the visually impaired You're so passionate about philanthropy and making a difference in peoples' lives Why has giving back become so integral to who you are and to what L'Occitane represents This interview has been condensed and edited \nOlivier Baussan launched a legacy of naturally crafted beauty products in 1976 when he created essential oils and shampoos using ingredients from his hometown in Provence\n his brand has worked with women in Burkina Faso to create its iconic shea butter products and launched a new luxe skin-care line made with a unique type of algae sourced off the coast of Corsica.\n \nDyson made a name for itself in the vacuum business and is now focusing its attention – and $100-million of research funding – on capturing part of the beauty market with its Supersonic hair dryer Ian Brown took it for a test-dry at a Toronto salon.\n a head full of luminous curls on model Janiece Dilone played off the collection's range of textures.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n"},{"_id":"","type":"raw_html","additional_properties":{"field":"enrichedbodycode"},"content":"\n \n {{galHead}}\n {{galDeck}} a head full of luminous curls on model Janiece Dilone played off the collection’s range of textures \nHair has always mattered to a man’s image whether it be former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman’s toupée or former prime minister Pierre Trudeau’s masterful use of the comb-over.\n \nDonald Weber/The Globe and Mail; Joe Raedle/Getty Images; AP\n Louchet is another promising young talent from the club’s youth academy the midfielder struggled to find a club where he could begin his development as a footballer and Istres before finding his way to Nice in 2019 making 46 appearances while scoring four goals After a few years of working his way through the youth academy the Manosque native made his professional debut last season coming on as a substitute against Clermont Foot Louchet has since made 26 appearances for the Ligue 1 side 📊⌛The goal scored by Tom Louchet after 95 minutes and 48 seconds is the second-latest goal by Le Gym in @Ligue1 since @OptaJean has been collecting this data (2006/07). The latest? The one Nicolas Pépé scored against Nantes on October 23, 2022 (96 minutes and 21 seconds). Right… pic.twitter.com/H70jl8Uzcq Louchet discussed his future with France Bleu Azur stating his intention to stay with Nice long-term I still have two years left on my contract it’s not really up to me if the club wants to extend and I can’t imagine being anywhere else at the moment.” getting more playing time is definitely important I’m just focused on finishing this season strong because that’s what matters most right now we’ll have a discussion with the staff and management to see what’s next.” Nice and the player reached an agreement on an extension in July as the club wants the midfielder to continue his growth with them explained why the club decided to extend Louchet until 2027 “Tom has already shown great promise in his first full season as a professional,” Maurice told the club’s official website “He’s a player who has come through our academy and is steadily progressing through the ranks He has everything it takes to continue growing at Le Gym and to become an important player in the seasons to come.” Franck Haise ❤ #OGCNLOSC pic.twitter.com/YSy324dctq Louchet has made ten appearances across all competitions for Nice where he’s logged 451 minutes and has become a player that new manager Franck Haise is counting on Louchet now has his future secured with Les Aiglons and is becoming a prominent player for the French side >>Lille draw in Nice in top-half thriller>>Toulouse FC: Joshua King hitting form just at the right time remote valleys and colourful markets of Provence4 June 2018James BedfordAll products are independently selected by our editors the Provence Cézanne painted and Camus wrote of is resplendent with tall cypress trees The Lubéron - which runs for 50km between Cavaillon and Manosque - has always been a holiday retreat for well-heeled Parisians and the British and has always attracted a good number of artists Other areas in the region offer beautiful villas that are ideal for family holidays FranceSebastian ErrasLE PONT DE L'ORMEHere is a charmingly uncomplicated proposition: a small approached through a lovely avenue of old yew trees with a bar and restaurant downstairs and five airy rooms upstairs founder of Antwerp-based design studio Serax who was on the lookout for somewhere to stay in his favourite part of France The original Provençal terracotta tiles and marble fireplaces of the mas remain the walls have been given the brightest white lick of paint and Serax’s sleek furniture and contemporary lights are placed alongside vintage pieces 'the angel's resting place') lies in 13 hectares of land in the eastern Alpilles The tour de force is a heated swimming pool cleverly constructed to resemble a natural bassin carved into the rock with a sand-effect surround and wooden jetty Massages are offered in a converted outhouse Moroccan-style summer dining area with its fireplace silk-covered divans and Marrakech lanterns Two dinners a week can be arranged in advance but the well-regarded Bistrot d'Eygalières (slightly pricey but worth every penny) and its sister restaurant Le Petit Bru (serving good-value set menu dinners) are just up the road The only town base for exploring the Lubéron the town's weekly market - when cars are barred from the town centre - has stalls with delectable food and is worth a visit for its jazz musicians decorated with sporting trophies and overlooking the square) Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt is particularly charming cafés and a pharmacy whose stock of homeopathic medicine puts London's Holland Park to shame At the hippyish ceramics shop near the centre they make bowls The Saturninois are sweetly and appropriately proud of their village More sophisticated - and on the other side of the valley - is Saignon visit this small vineyard on the edge of Bonnieux The perfect ochre-and-tiles small manor house was built in the 18th century The estate's wines are organic and very special This commune in the Rhone Valley is best known for producing Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC wine Literally translating to The Pope's new castle the ruins of a Medieval castle sit high above the village with most of the surrounding landscape used to grow grapevines the Saturday market in Apt is special: promising a great array of peaches Rue des Marchands comprises a dazzling range of tiny emporia It's worth going one afternoon to Le Thor an unremarkable village in the direction of Avignon commerçants and restaurant owners come from as far as Marseille to a huge car park to buy dense pots of basil is unlike anything you can find in Britain A large area of the Lubéron has been designated the Parc Naturel Regional du Lubéron with the aim of conserving the natural fauna and flora and limiting development The park is administered by the Maison du Parc Probably the best way to explore is by hiking or cycling The Aéroport de Marseille-Provence is 28km north-west of the city Eurostar (08432 186 186; eurostar.com) offers a daily service from St Pancras; there are direct trains to Auvignon in the summer Visit the French Tourism board here for more details about Provence: francetourism.com/ Paris: France's finance minister promised on Wednesday that the tax hikes the government says are required to bring the country's finances back on track will be targeted at high-income groups and limited in time A day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged to tackle France's "colossal" debt through spending cuts and new taxes Antoine Armand told the RTL broadcaster that low- and middle-earners would be spared from the extra fiscal burden France is looking to improve its financial situation by some 40 billion euros ($44 billion) next year in the hope of bringing the public sector deficit to five percent of gross domestic product (GDP) from an estimated more than six percent this year Two thirds of that sum are to come from spending cuts "Once we have managed to cut spending significantly an exceptional and temporary effort will be required from those with extremely high incomes," Armand said Income tax brackets for "those who go to work every day" would not change "Large and very large companies" will also be asked to pay higher taxes but ruled out such an extra burden "lasting for several years" During his first major policy speech to parliament Tuesday Barnier said the government was now aiming to reach the European Union's deficit limit of three percent of GDP in 2029 He called France's debts of over 3.2 trillion euros -- more than 110 percent of GDP -- "the true sword of Damocles.. hanging over the head of France and of every French person" The government is to submit its 2025 budget plan to parliament next week Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker