Cath’s niece Hanna suggested meeting up in Parc Bagatelle in the 8th arrondissement in Marseille.

She said there was a Christmas lights display that Alma and Iris wanted to see.

There were plenty of things to look at.

It wasn’t quite Lyon but les petites filles enjoyed it.

Although Alma wanted to see les champignons and l’horloge that she had seen online.

But we think they must have been from last year. So I did my best mushroom and clock impressions and we went in search of food.

The 4 December is a day of tradition en Provence – le jour de Ste Barbe – a day when you start to grow wheat at your house.

Why? Well here’s a detailed explanation from La Provence.

Last year it was explained to us at the supermarket – who provided the blé – that you grow three pots and if they grow well you will have a successful year – both health and wealth-wise.

Ours were a bit disappointing so this time we have gone all in to try and ensure good fortune next year.