Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore Alpilles Provence Family Vacations Fun Ideas for Kids July 12, 2022Those iconic images of rows of lavender, fields of sunflowers and bright red poppies, Roman ruins and cobblestone villages are beautiful landscapes of Provence but not likely to interest your children for long. Family Vacation in Provence Whenever friends visit the Alpilles with their families, it has been our experience that the key to a …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Best of French Riviera Living in Juan les Pins May 19, 2020Who could blame New Zealand native Rebecca Whitlocke for falling in love with an Englishman and the French Riviera? For over a decade, Rebecca has lived with her young family on the French Riviera in Juan les Pins. This seaside town is a relatively small centre, as compared to Nice and Monaco, but one with …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Artist Residency in Provence Creativity in an Olive Mill September 30, 2021Provence Invites Creativity Driving through towards Moulin de Gréoux, a soft evening light brushed the limestone spires of the Alpilles. At the same time, the olive groves and vineyards near Les Baux de Provence and Maussane created a multi-hued quilt of green vegetation. I did wonder how one might capture those shades on canvas and …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke Secret French Riviera Local’s Tips: Hidden Spots Worth A Visit August 21, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: When you live somewhere, you are privy to local tips and things that you learn about your home town or region that tourists perhaps don’t see or aren’t aware of. Yes, TripAdvisor and tourist offices can be great sources of information but if you want to find where the …Continue Reading