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The Wines of Provence and Languedoc, are most commonly Red, and not inferior to Burgundy; but the most excellent Wines for Strength and Flavour, are the Red and White St. Laurence, a Town between Toulon and Nice; and the Frontiniac of Vic, Mirabel, and Frontiniac, Three Towns near the Sea, in Languedoc, where this Wine is made.
These Two last Provinces abound in Ortolans, Quails, Becfigs, Red-legged Patridges, and some Francolines, a Species of the former; for they have both the same Cry, and Colour of Feathers, only the Wings of the latter are spotted Black and White, their Legs are somewhat smaller, and they exceed the others in their agreeableness of Taste.
Their Fruits of most Esteem, are the large Grapes of Provence, which the People have a Secret to preserve 'till May; and bring Baskets full of them every Day to the Market: And the delicious Muscat Grapes of Languedoc, than which, one cannot imagine any Thing of a more delicious Taste. The Vineyards are very Orchards, and all the most tender Fruits with us, are there Standards: As Figs of both Sorts, Apricocks, Peaches, Nectorins, Prunes de Brigniol or Prunellos, Jujubs, Almond and Pomgranat-Trees. And in the Canton of Hires, Orange and Citron-Trees, are brought up with as little Care and Industry, as Oaks, and Chesnut-Trees in other Places: Also Cherries, Pipins and Pears
