Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Holiday Reading The First Noël by Patricia Sands December 12, 2018Published at the end of November, The First Noël at the Villa des Violettes is the first novella in a three-part series by Patricia Sands. The First Noël with its holiday theme is a chance to reconnect with the characters from the Love in Provence series or dive into the story at this point. Giveaway! Please …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence Back to Enjoying Living in Antibes July 10, 2019By Jemma: It’s all about the ants. I’ve never forgotten the advice from one of my earliest writing teachers. You can go on a glorious picnic – the food, conversation, and the weather all perfection – but you have no story until the ants arrive. They invade your blanket and carpet your food, and despite …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Charming Reillanne a Luberon Village to Visit April 20, 2021Martine and George Greenlee arrived in Provence for a one-year trial – several years ago! It took time to decide that Reillanne, in the Luberon Valley, was the place that they wanted to live. Reillanne ticked all the boxes, and they bought a home in 2016 – it’s close to a couple of medium-sized towns …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities The Best of Marseille City Highlights For Visitors October 11, 2023Not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies, France’s second-largest city, Marseille, used to have an image problem. However, ask any local, this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset over the water with a glass of pastis. …Continue Reading