Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Pernes les Fontaines Spend an Afternoon Touring the Fountains August 18, 2017It felt like we were on a treasure hunt. Armed with a map, and aided by a few directional markers our goal was to see all 40 fountains scattered inside the old defensive walls of Pernes le Fontaines. A visit to the village of Pernes les Fontaines, in the Vaucluse, had been on my list …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Discover Aix-en-Provence with an expert! October 4, 2016“Provence appeals to so many because the region offers something for everyone. From sea to sky, from mountains to meadows, from history to contemporary, it is an endless canvas.” Esteemed writer Carolyne Kauser-Abbott’s perspectives about Provence. Visit the stunning city of Aix-en-Provence with her here….. Carolyne is the author of three wonderful blogs; Perfectly Provence …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Our Top Ideas for Spending a Day in Aix-en-Provence November 3, 2022Situated in the Bouches du Rhône, Aix-en-Provence may lack Marseille’s waterfront and beaches, but the beauty of Aix more than makes up for it. A day is hardly long enough to appreciate a city that began as a Roman settlement over 2,000 years ago. But it is possible with our tips on how to spend …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Walking Tour of Old Nice Tours with a Lovely Guide February 13, 2024We only had a week in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, but we needed a lifetime. Born in Nice, Celine O’Donnell loves her city and has turned her passion into walking tours in Nissa la Belle. On a hot summer day, we joined Celine for a walking tour of Old Nice, a discovery for my …Continue Reading