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Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Aix-en-Provence and Its Wine Shops

January 21, 2021

Susan Gish writes: This article is a bit about us and wine and a bit about three women who manage or own wine shops in Aix.  (We’ve also included some other wine shops in Aix). Susan and Sam are serious wine lovers. They enjoyed a romantic honeymoon in Champagne and even commissioned a wine wall

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

A Chance to Meet Author Carol Drinkwater for Lunch in Aix-en-Provence. Book Now!

November 21, 2025

Please join the Anglo American Group of Provence (AAGP) for their “Carol Drinkwater lunch and talk.” The luncheon takes place on December 16 from 12 pm to 3 pm at Le Darius in the centre of Aix-en-Provence. Carol Drinkwater will talk about her work as an actress and writer and share the inspiration she finds

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Cheers to Wine Tasting and Experiences in Provence with Winedering

October 22, 2025

Wine and the South of France are intertwined. Since the Greeks arrived on the shores of what is now the French Riviera and Côte Bleue, grapes have grown in this remarkable terroir. After the area transitioned to Roman rule, regional agriculture continued to evolve, and trade expanded out of Massalia (today’s Marseille). Today, Provencal rosés,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons Why We Love Aix-en-Provence

July 10, 2025

Today’s Aix-en-Provence was founded in 122 BC when the Romans moved from Entremont, an oppidum established by the Salyens, a Celtic-Ligurian tribe. The new settlement was Aquae Sextiae (“the waters of Sextius”), a tribute to the highly respected Roman consul Caius Sextius Calvinus. Strategically located, this new city had access to natural water sources. While

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire · Provencal Recipes

Experience Pure Lavender Magic: Terre Ugo Near Aix-en-Provence

June 30, 2025

Terre Ugo is delighted to announce its 2025 summer program, set amidst picturesque lavender and sunflower fields. This enchanting 7-hectare family farm, situated on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence in Puyricard, is teeming with 30,000 organic Lavender plants. From June 1 to August 31, the estate welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Guests

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Our Recommendations Where to Eat Lunch in Aix-en-Provence

November 4, 2024

Readers often ask us for recommendations about where to eat lunch in Aix-en-Provence. The truth is that restaurants change hands frequently, and every establishment can have an off day. However, navigating an unfamiliar destination can be tricky, so we offer a few suggestions. Below is a list of tried-and-true restaurants where we would eat lunch

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

The Alpilles Vineyards in Provence for Exquisite Wines and Scenic Views

October 28, 2024

Running east to west in Provence’s Bouches-du-Rhône department, the Alpilles (“small Alps”) is a mountain range, protected park, and agricultural area. Its rugged, arid alpine terroir suits growing grapes and olives on its flanks. Below, we cover ideas for touring the Alpilles vineyards in Provence, many of which also produce olive oil. Enjoy the wines

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