Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Le Jardin Restaurant in Mallemort May 6, 2015My previous “encounters” with Mallemort had fleeting, passing through either in a car or on a bike. Mallemort has the benefit and possibly the curse of having the D23 intersect the town. This is the route that crosses the Durance and joins the Vaucluse to the Bouches du Rhône. It would be easy enough to …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Old School Grape Crush at Les Pastras August 31, 2015The summer truffle-hunts have wound down, and it’s too early to look for the black diamond beauties, but the Pepins refuse to take a break! Instead, they invite you to come on over and get your feet dirty…or rather purple. For some background on this Franco-American truffle-hunting couple, please read about their truffles here. Beginning …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Witnessing the Magic of the Transhumance in Provence March 29, 2018The tinkling of bells was the musical clue. Our friend encouraged us to rush to their property’s perimeter wall to witness a shepherd (berger) moving his flock near Eguilles in Provence. The collection of sheep and herd dogs consumed the entire back lane as far as the eye could see, it was a vision of …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Guided Holiday Tours Sharon de Rham an Expat Living in Provence March 12, 2015Living in France was an evolution not a forgone conclusion, there was no straight-line from small-town America to small-town Provence. Sharon de Rham is an American with Swiss citizenship who calls Vaison-la-Romaine home.…Continue Reading