It was an inspired choice, since Kugino already had a Provence passion. In May the village fathers, unconcerned that their hills are covered with buckwheat flowers rather than lavender and that there’s nary a bottle of pastis in sight, sent three residents to Provence to study the scenery, food and customs. “We don’t try to imitate Provence,” says a village spokesman. “It’s the spirit that’s important.” Not to mention the increase in Japanese tourists.
title: “A Year In…Kugino " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-06” author: “Susan Clemmons”
It was an inspired choice, since Kugino already had a Provence passion. In May the village fathers, unconcerned that their hills are covered with buckwheat flowers rather than lavender and that there’s nary a bottle of pastis in sight, sent three residents to Provence to study the scenery, food and customs. “We don’t try to imitate Provence,” says a village spokesman. “It’s the spirit that’s important.” Not to mention the increase in Japanese tourists.
