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Le Préau Chef Antonin Wishart’s Restaurant
Restaurant RecommendationsTasha PowellTaste

Le Préau Chef Antonin Wishart’s Restaurant in Rognes is a Culinary Treat

Restaurant Worth the Detour Le Préau Restaurant is a hidden gem in the village of Rognes, just 19 km north of Aix-en-Provence. The restaurant is known for its inspired Mediterranean cuisine, which was influenced by the travels of chef/owner Antonin Wishart. I am fascinated by this restaurant because Chef Wishart …

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Winter Recipe Collection from Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesTaste

Collection of Provence Winter Recipes and Menus for Easy Entertaining

During the winter months, create the mood for a dinner party with a beautiful table setting that includes crisp linens and romantic candlelight. We crave warm soups, slow-cooked meals, and a sweet finish in the year’s colder months. This recipe collection combines the season’s typical flavours in Provence. It Includes …

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Winter in Provence a Seaonal Menu For Dinner 2025
François de MélogueProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTasteWinter in Provence

Winter in Provence a Seasonal Menu For Dinner with Good Friends

Winter in Provence unveils a serene, understated beauty. The villages quiet down—tourists have departed, fields lie fallow, and root vegetables are tucked away in cool, shadowy cellars. The land rests after autumn’s final harvest while the frost-kissed garrigue glimmers in the winter light. Tendrils of smoke curl from chimneys as …

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Cranberry Tart with Organic Olive Oil
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottDessertFruit DessertsPies & TartsProvencal RecipesTaste

Holiday Baking: Festive Cranberry Tart Recipe from Provence

Do particular foods make you think of the holiday season? For me, the appearance of cranberries in the supermarket is a sure sign that Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities are around the corner. The cranberry tart recipe below is from Moulin Castelas, a beautiful olive plantation and mill near Les Baux …

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Living in Provence

Drive la Route des Crêtes Cassis to la Ciotat
Barefoot BloggerExploreRoad Trips South of France

Drive this Stunning Beauty the Route des Crêtes Cassis to La Ciotat

As we climbed higher, the views became increasingly spectacular. The Route des Crêtes isn’t just about the views—it’s also about the experience of driving it. The road is narrow and winding, with sharp hairpin turns and steep grades that test your skills as a driver. There were moments when it …

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ExploreKeith Van SickleVillages Towns and Cities

Sanary-sur-Mer, A Gem on France’s Mediterranean Coast

It’s one of the prettiest towns on France’s Mediterranean coast and one of the country’s sunniest. But while international tourists flock to places like Nice, Antibes, and St-Tropez, lovely little Sanary-sur-Mer remains relatively undiscovered. Sanary, as the locals call it, was founded as a fishing village in the 16th century. …

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Cap d'Antibes Cote d'Azur
Christine van der LindenExploreHans ZeegersVillages Towns and Cities

Discovery Walk Cap d’Antibes: A Jewel on the Glittering Côte d’Azur

When exploring the stunning Côte d’Azur, visiting the captivating Cap d’Antibes is a must. This enchanting coastal path, the Sentier de Tirepoil, offers an unforgettable 5-kilometre hike, where each turn reveals breathtaking views. Nestled away from urban life, this path is perfect for adventurers wearing sturdy shoes, ready to embrace …

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Winter in Provence a Seaonal Menu For Dinner 2025
François de MélogueProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTasteWinter in Provence

Winter in Provence a Seasonal Menu For Dinner with Good Friends

Winter in Provence unveils a serene, understated beauty. The villages quiet down—tourists have departed, fields lie fallow, and root vegetables are tucked away in cool, shadowy cellars. The land rests after autumn’s final harvest while the frost-kissed garrigue glimmers in the winter light. Tendrils of smoke curl from chimneys as …

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Chapelle de La Menour
AixcentricExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Hilltop Chapelle de La Menour is One More Reason to Visit Menton

Wow is the word for Notre Dame de la Menour, 800m high in the wild mountains inland from the Riviera coast. It began as a Romanesque chapel linked to the defensive walls—you can see the nearby ruins. The chapel was rebuilt in the 17th century and oriented correctly to the …

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Hiking Mont Sainte Victoire
ExploreLearning FrenchStay FitVirginie Van Der Wees

Hiking Mont Sainte Victoire in Provence and Learning French

David joined Virginie and her family for a French immersion homestay in July. He wanted to incorporate some sporty challenges while learning French so Virginie suggested hiking to the summit of Mont Sainte Victoire. David wrote the following bilingual text as an exercise to test his written French. Find out …

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