Provençal expression

a Sant Martin, la castagno e lou nouvèu vin

Food

Literal translation

at Saint Martin's day, the chestnut and the new wine

Meaning

at Saint Martin's, it's chestnuts and new wine

Explanation

A calendar saying linking Saint Martin's day to the chestnut and the new wine.

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