Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Lavender in Provence Creating New Artisans October 26, 2020Exploring the Provencal market stands piled high with seasonal produce, fragrant fresh fruit, buckets of just-picked flowers, table linens and bright pottery is pure delight. However, it’s not always rewarding for market vendors facing early mornings, erratic weather, and fickle crowds. Determined to carry on an artisanal tradition, Elsa Lenthal, the founded Fuseaux de Lavande …Continue Reading
Deborah Lawrenson · Inspire Provencal Lavender – off the beaten track January 5, 2017When the lavender is harvested in Provence at the end of July, a heavenly scent is carried on warm evening breezes. Alerted by the first wafts of perfumed air, from our terrace we can sometimes see the smoke rising from the other side of a small ridge. The distillation has begun. In the small purple …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Feel the Music: Unforgettable Summer Concerts in Provence by Candlelight August 9, 2024Imagine sitting in a comfortable seat in an ancient Roman city with a mountain rising behind it. As the sun sets, and you can see thousands of candles among the ruins, perched on stone walls, stairs, and fallen columns. As the sky darkens, the candles begin to glow. Then, a string quartet comes out and …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur 2025 Summer Festivals in Provence and the Cote d’Azur June 2, 2025What’s on this summer in the South of France? Please note that some festivals open online ticketing early (in April or May) and sell out quickly. During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender …Continue Reading
