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

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 in this part of the world. The booking link and more information about this unique chance to meet author and actress Carol are below.

The Author and Her Career

Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress who is known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC Television series All Creatures Great and Small.

Her quartet of memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France, The Olive Farm Series, have sold over a million copies worldwide. While her solo seventeen-month journey around the Mediterranean in search of the olive tree’s mythical secrets inspired a five-part documentary film series for Arte TV and France 5, The Olive Route. The TV series has sold worldwide.

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This journey and olive tree research led UNESCO to invite Carol to help create an Olive Route around the Mediterranean, with the intention of bringing nations together through mutual understanding and experience in cultivating this mythical tree.

Carol presented Channel 5’s six-part travel series – Carol Drinkwater’s Secret of Provence. The series hit the TV charts and has been screened worldwide.

She lives in the south of France, where she is writing her next novel. She writes articles for many newspapers, blogs regularly about life in France, has a column in the Magazine France Today and writes for The History Girl’s website.

The author of many novels, Carol published her latest, One Summer in Provence, by Atlantic in July 2025. Please note that Carol will be bringing signed copies of her paperback book, One Summer in Provence, for 15 euros each, cash, as she will not be able to process credit cards.

Practical Information

The event includes a set lunch for 32 Euros with a main course (plat), dessert (dessert), one glass of wine, water and coffee.

What if I cannot make it to this luncheon? You can buy the book below.

Buy the Book Here!

Where is Le Darius located in Aix-en-Provence?

115, avenue Giuseppe Verdi,
13100 Aix-en-Provence

Is there parking near the restaurant?

Yes, the closest lots are Parking Rotunde and Parking Les Allées. Here is a link from the tourist office for parking lots in Aix-en-Provence.

What else should I do while I am in Aix-en-Provence?

Magnetic Aix-en-Provence is one of France’s wealthier cities, with a long history of civilization and a roster of distinguished inhabitants. However, when visiting the “City of Art and Water” for the first time, it’s hard to know where to start. To help you during your visit, we’ve created a city guide.

Aix City Guide

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

With her camera and laptop close at hand, Carolyne has traded in her business suits for the world of freelance writing and blogging. Her first airplane ride at six months of age was her introduction to the exciting world of travel.

While in Provence, Carolyne can be found hiking with friends, riding the hills around the Alpilles or tackling Mont Ventoux. Her attachment to the region resonates in Perfectly Provence this digital magazine that she launched in 2014. This website is an opportunity to explore the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle (food & wine, places to stay, expat stories, books on the region, travel tips, real estate tips and more), through our contributors' articles.

Carolyne writes a food and travel blog Ginger and Nutmeg. Carolyne’s freelance articles can be found in Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine and City Palate (Published Travel Articles).