Herbes de Provence

...the famous mixtures of herbes de Provence... were unknown to my Provençal grandmothers, who used, individually and with discernment, thyme, rosemary and savory gathered in the countryside.

It was in the 1970s that homogenised mixtures were formulated by spice wholesalers, including Ducros in France, which is now part of McCormick & Company.

[1]: 138 The commercial name herbes de Provence[2][3] has no Protected Geographical Status or other legal definition.

[11] They may also contain other herbs such as basil, bay leaf, hyssop, tarragon, summer savory, parsley, fennel, and chervil.

[12][13] Herbes de Provence are used to flavour grilled foods such as fish and meat, and vegetable stews.

Jars and containers of herbs de Provence