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Tastes of Provence

Sisteron Vallee du Jabron Vallee du Jabron Haute Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreProvencal RecipesRoad Trips South of France

Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive

Flavourful Route des Saveurs et des Senteurs de Haute-Provence The Alpes de Haute Provence department is the road slightly less travelled but not undiscovered. With easy access to natural settings, this area is a getaway with activities for sporty types (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running and more). Many …

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Provence's Tranquil Escape: Navigating Life as a Goat Farmer
Christine van der LindenHans ZeegersLocal Food ProducersProvencal RecipesTaste

Provence’s Tranquil Escape: Goat Farming in the South

Have you ever considered leaving your familiar lifestyle for a new adventure in a beautiful location such as Provence? Edith Sellier and her husband took that leap. They traded their household appliance store in Liège, Belgium, for a life as goat farmers in picturesque Provence, just east of the perfume …

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Ratatouille Classic Provencal Dish Chef Philippe Etchebest
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesSide DishTaste

Ratatouille: Classic Provencal Dish a Chef’s Recipe to Try

Ratatouille is one of the classic Provençal recipes that works well as a side dish with grilled meat or fish. The recipe below comes from our friends at My French Country Home. While there are probably many variations, the dish always includes fresh local vegetables. The dish is considered a …

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Seared Scallops Morel Sauce
David Scott AllenFish & SeafoodMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Seared Scallops in a Morel Cream Sauce a French Classic Recipe

If you like mushrooms, you already know that the most wonderful varieties are foraged in the wild. Perhaps it’s because they have the hearty, earthy flavour of their terroir. Or maybe it’s just that these treasures must be searched out and harvested by hand. I created a French-inspired classic using …

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Living in Provence

Sisteron Vallee du Jabron Vallee du Jabron Haute Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreProvencal RecipesRoad Trips South of France

Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive

Flavourful Route des Saveurs et des Senteurs de Haute-Provence The Alpes de Haute Provence department is the road slightly less travelled but not undiscovered. With easy access to natural settings, this area is a getaway with activities for sporty types (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running and more). Many …

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Wine Tours in Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Dreaming of Provence? Make it a Reality with idreamprovence Exclusive Tours

Anyone who appreciates nature’s splendour, embraces cultural traditions, and relishes culinary brilliance needs to travel to Provence. Since your visit to Provence needs a perfect starting point, join Abi Treanor and Pierre Giammalva on an idreamprovence exclusive tour. Choose from their meticulously designed day tours, such as a city walk, …

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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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