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Private Provence Tours? Book idreamprovence Custom Travel Experiences

“I love meeting new people from all around the world and sharing the beauty of Provence.” Abi Treanor’s passion for Provence is just one reason to embark on a journey with idreamprovence. In 2015, Abi and her husband, Pierre Giammalva, founded their boutique tour company in southern France. Their...

Heavenly Silk Exhibition Breathes New Life into Historic Setting at Eygalières

In the heart of Eygalières in the Alpilles, the storied 12th-century church becomes a stage for Joanna Staniszkis’ mesmerizing exhibition, “Soie Tombee du Ciel/Heavenly Silk.” Here, the legacy of Provence’s silk artisans and the bravery of Jean Moulin are celebrated in a tapestry of art and history. Inspired by...

Practice Your French at the Market in Aix-en-Provence

In Aix-en-Provence, le marché (the open-air market, pronounced luh mar-shay) is not a special event or a weekend activity. It is part of everyday life. Locals come to do les courses (their grocery shopping, pronounced lay koors), stop at familiar stalls, exchange a few words with vendors, comment on...

Nietzsche’s Footpath in Èze – For A Contemplative Walk on the French Riviera

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche’s words offer good advice: “Remain seated as little as possible, put no trust in any thought that is not born in the open, to the accompaniment of free bodily motion.” Riviera Day Trip In mid-September 2025, my husband and I took a day trip to the...

New Memoir, ‘A Year in French Life’ by Espinasse Co-authors – Our Book Review

Kristin Espinasse, beloved for her evocative portraits of French living, invites readers back into her world with A Year in French Life, Volume 2. Kristin’s writing sparkles with sincerity, drawing us into the gentle rhythms and quiet surprises of everyday life in France. This year, her daughter Jacqueline joined...

Download Our Spring Menu Collection

This seasonal collection features 19 recipes, including starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Featuring seasonal ingredients such as artichokes, asparagus, lamb, and strawberries. Download this PDF, which includes for recipes for entertaining at this time of the year.
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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Exploring the Haute-Alpes de Provence: A Rich History and Stunning Landscapes

February 27, 2026
Did you know that not far from the beaches, shopping, and glitz of the French Riviera is another world? The Southern Alps are a relatively short drive from the Côte d’Azur city of Nice. These mountains offer plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts, including skiing, hiking, cycling, and incredible sightseeing. However, even Caroline Longstaff, a …
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Explore · Learning French · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees

Le Château d’If à Marseille, rendu célèbre par le Comte de Monte-Cristo

February 6, 2026
Saviez-vous qu’à quelques minutes en bateau de Marseille se trouve un archipel d’îles ? L’archipel des Îles de Frioul compte quatre îles et des navettes partent régulièrement du Vieux-Port pendant les mois d’été. Vous pouvez facilement passer une journée à faire de la randonnée sur les sentiers ou à vous prélasser sur les plages de …
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Explore · Guest Post

Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending a Month in Provence

January 14, 2026
I’ve been slow-travelling full-time for over five years now, spending at least a month in each place I visit. And while I’ve explored everywhere from Thailand to New Zealand and beyond, there was something about Provence that felt entirely different. I’d been to France many times before, but Provence stood apart. I knew it would …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

2026 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

November 26, 2025
 Winter Festivals and Events in Provence Many images of Provence and the Côte d’Azur depict 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 a great time to enjoy the region …
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Provence food, lifestyle and Mediterranean living magazine.

About Perfectly Provence

Perfectly Provence...is an essential online resource, a digital magazine for locals and visitors alike, with content collected from the region’s top regional writers. Focused exclusively on Provence, Perfectly Provence includes targeted regional content for both tourists and for those who have chosen the area for their permanent home. About Perfectly Provence

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