Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire Creative Architecture 10 Must-See Buildings on the Côte d’Azur January 11, 2021Since 1860, Côte d’Azur is the coastline running from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the Italian border. This famous coast passes through famous cities such as Saint Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Monaco and finally Menton. The Côte d’Azur has long held the imagination of travellers wishing to escape the cold months of the year. La …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Inspire · Jemma - French Lessons Profile: Tania Laveder, World War II Survivor October 20, 2015Tania Laveder had hoped to write her own story, but over the years she has lost some of her Russian. She learned German only for the purposes of survival. The Italian of her in-laws remains fairly non-existent. And the French that has governed her life for almost 70 years now – well, she never approached …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire 10 Museums to Visit in Nice on the French Riviera October 24, 2022The French Riviera coast is lined with sandy and pebbled beaches, grand villas and designer gardens. Whether you arrive by car, plane, train or yacht, it is an attractive destination. While there is no lack of things to do along the Côte d’Azur, you want a dose of culture some days. Here is a list …Continue Reading
Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Sue Aran Gypsy Pilgrimage to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue March 4, 2022I find myself increasingly comfortable listening to conversations I don’t understand. Throaty vowels, rusty consonants, over half a dozen languages being spoken at once; French, Spanish, Catalan, American, Austrian, Italian, Romani during the Gypsy Festival, Pélerinage Gitan, in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Listening with our minds instead of our hearts, language often limits the art of being human. …Continue Reading
