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Luxury Easter Chocolates from Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottLocal Food ProducersTaste

Treat Yourself to Luxurious Easter Chocolates from Provence – Order Today!

Don’t wait for the Easter Bunny! Remember Provence has sourced high-quality chocolates and sweets at reasonable prices for the springtime holiday. Made in Provence with organic (74% cocoa) cocoa, these artisanal chocolates make great gifts. Produced with dark or milk chocolate by a French Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)-labeled confectionery …

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Spring Menu 2025 selection of seasonal foods
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTaste

Chef Suzanne’s Spring Dinner Menu Inspired by Provence

Suzanne Kay was born in Canada and now lives in Provence. After her art studies, wanderlust took over with travels to Santorini, Greece, the Isle of Arran in Scotland, Vancouver, Canada and eventually to a village in the Vaucluse. Suzanne honed her culinary skills in restaurant kitchens and now offers …

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Scallops in a creamy Sauce
David Scott AllenFish & SeafoodMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Try This Recipe For Pan-Roasted Scallops in Creamy Sauce

Are there smells or tastes that transport you (at least virtually) to another time and place in your life? If you say “pan roast” to me, I’m immediately transported to New York City’s Grand Central Station. Below the main floor, you will find the Grand Central Oyster Bar, is an …

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Vegetable Tian from Provence
Let’s Eat the WorldProvencal RecipesSide DishTaste

Vegetable Tian: a Provençal Side Dish Recipe

This vegetable tian recipe from Provence is one that you want to make repeatedly. Made by roasting seasonal vegetables, a tian is a provencal favourite. The word tian refers to the cooking dish, typically an earthenware baking dish, and the cooking method. Our recipe below includes some of the same …

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Living in Provence

Old buildings Reasons to Visit Toulon
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreVillages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons You Should Visit Toulon, France

My return to Toulon was long overdue, and coffee with Tuula of Belle Provence was a reason to rediscover the city. Locals already know why they love Toulon, but I needed reminding that it is a gem. Many visitors overlook this city unless their ferry from other Mediterranean destinations lands …

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GPSMyCity App Self-Guided walks
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Looking for Self-Guided City Walks in Provence? GPSmyCity App Giveaway!

You are planning a short trip to Provence and the French Riviera and want to hit the highlights during your visit. The GPSMyCity easy-to-use application is like having a tour guide in your hand. Whether visiting the French Riviera, one of Provence’s famous cities (Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Antibes, Marseille), or a …

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Les Baux De Provence View
ExploreKeith Van SickleLocals Travel Tips

My Favourite 6 Places for Beautiful Views in Provence

My wife and I live part of the year in St-Rémy-de-Provence, a charming town between Avignon and Marseille. We love to hike, bike, and go on picnics, and we especially love beautiful views in Provence—a place with so many! Here are a few of our favourite places for views, including …

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Tour Provence with Absolutely Perfectly Provence June tour
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Provence Awaits: June 2025 Exclusive Women’s Tour with Absolutely

Join a small group of women for a week in Provence from June 14 to 21, 2025. This Tour with Absolutely trip is their “Perfectly Provence” trip, and they are offering a discount if you book soon (details are at the bottom of the post). About the Women’s Tour Franco-Canadian …

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Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Caroline LongstaffeExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Why Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie a Beautiful Provencal Village

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a picturesque village in the département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, within the breathtaking Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, whose headquarters are in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. It was our final stop on our exploration of Les Gorges du Verdon. Like Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of  Les Plus Beaux Villages de France  ~ the ‘Most …

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Pitcher & Powell cooking classes
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Provence Fall Tour: Book a Pitcher and Powell Culinary Adventure

Embark on a culinary journey through Provence with Pitcher and Powell, a boutique travel company created by two keen culinary enthusiasts. From September 26 to October 3, 2025, immerse yourself in a week-long cultural escapade that promises adventure and indulgence. Discover more and reserve your place on this Provence Fall …

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