Inspired by a trip through Provence, France, the lush gardens of the Palais Carnoles acts as major inspiration, containing 100 different varieties of citrus fruits, including indigenous varieties like Santa Theresa, Villafranca and Euréka, 340 trees alive with color and exuding their rich scents in the warm sun. During the Festival of Citrus (now in its 80th year), the streets of Menton are filled with floats (all made from citrus fruits), parades and dancers, in this exquisite celebration utilizing up to 145 tons of fruit. The history of MISTRAL: In 1993, Matthew Tilker, Mistral's founder and president was studying alternative cancer therapies in Europe on a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. During a stay in Provence, France, Matthew met a seventy year old master soap maker who, in a family factory, still crafted soaps according to a three hundred year old traditional triple milling process, always using the finest natural ingredients. The soap maker's artistry, love of his craft, and extraordinary knowledge and experience in soap making, left a lasting impression on Matthew. After completing his studies and returning home to California, Matthew imported soaps directly from Provence and sold them at his mother's home during the 1994 holiday season. It was the beginning of Mistral; and his mother loves to remind him that the first Mistral store was actually located in "mom's" house!
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