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edible pavlova wreath with Mini Meringues
Christmas & HolidayDessertProvencal RecipesTasha PowellTaste

Impress Your Guests with a Stunning Seasonal Edible Pavlova Wreath

Since December is a festive and somewhat decadent time, I made a wreath with a series of mini meringues. Once the meringues were made and decorated, I combined them into a larger wreath shape. The result was a delicious edible pavlova wreath with “pull-away” meringues. While this recipe has a …

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Traditional Provencal Pot au Feu Recipe from Provence
BeefFrançois de MélogueMain CoursePorkProvencal RecipesTaste

Provencal Pot au Feu a Traditional Recipe from France

Growing up, the beginning of winter was marked by the first pot au feu appearing on our table. My mother’s version is more traditional and typical of what you would find in most homes. It is made with different cuts of beef that are slowly simmered together. The vegetables are …

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Make Marseille Pizza moitié-moitié
AppetizerCarolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesStreet FoodTaste

Make Marseille’s Pizza Moitié-Moitié: A Recipe from Rosa Jackson

Rosa Jackson was born in Canada, but she seems to have been destined for the South of France. Like most journeys in life, the road was not direct to Nice, France, where she lives now. However, her passion for food, culinary techniques and helping others to appreciate local cuisine led …

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2024 Wines from Provence
Guest PostTasteWines and Spirits of Provence

An Expert’s Forecast on the 2024 Wines from Provence’s Vineyards

In 2024, France fell from first place among the largest wine-producing countries in 2023 to third place, behind Italy and Spain. 2024 Grape Growing Challenges in France Throughout the 2024 season, the wine year in France has been problematic, with great variation across the country. It started with frost in …

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Living in Provence

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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Winter in Provence Events Calendar La Rotonde Christmas Aix-en-Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireWhat's On Provence & Cote d'AzurWinter in Provence

2025 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

Winter Festivals and Events in Provence So many images of the Provence and the Côte d’Azur are summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s …

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Thinking of skiing in France
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreStay FitWinter in Provence

Thinking of Skiing in France? Head to Provence’s Southern Alps

Whether you are a keen skier, you probably recognize famous French ski resorts such as Val d’Isère, Courchevel, Chamonix, Méribel and Megève. It may surprise some people that besides lavender and rosé, Provence has several ski resorts readily accessible from major centres such as Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Nice. So, if …

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Reasons to Visit Mougins
Barefoot BloggerExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Art and History are Reasons to Visit Mougins Near the Côte d’Azur

When most people think of the South of France, their minds jump to the glamour of Cannes or the charm of Nice. But if you’re looking for a place where history, art, and stunning landscapes come together, the artful village of Mougins is the spot you don’t want to miss. …

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Alpilles Essentials Top 10 Villages and More Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Alpilles Essentials: Top 10 Must-See While in this Area of Provence

The Alpilles (miniature Alps) run from east to west for 30 kilometres, starting at the edge of the Durance River and the town of Orgon to the western edge near Fontvieille. Although the Alpilles are not high, with a maximum height of 498 metres, they are dramatic with jagged limestone …

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Les Gorges du Verdon
Caroline LongstaffeExploreRoad Trips South of France

Simply Stunning Gorges du Verdon it’s Not to be Missed

For all our time spent in Provence, I’m embarrassed to admit that we had never been to les Gorges du Verdon. And it’s not far from Lourmarin, only about an hour and a half, in the hills of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. We’d heard it was worth a visit, but what …

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