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Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese in an Orange Vinaigrette

October 5, 2026

This roasted beet salad is easy to prepare, delicious, and healthy. Since beets are typically fall produce, I think of it as a fall recipe, but the reality is you can make it whenever you find beets. In France, we are lucky to be able to buy roasted beets in the grocery store. The beets …

Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book to Read: Road Trip to the Riviera by Gillian Harvey

October 2, 2026

Road Trip to the Riviera kicks off not with fireworks but with a fractured leg. Sarah, stuck in a boot, has no choice but to journey to the South of France with her ex-boyfriend Hal, who is also the father of their son. Gillian Harvey whisks them away on a quirky countryside-to-coast adventure in a …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Touring Provence: We Interviewed Gout et Voyage Founder about Taste of Provence

September 28, 2026

Each year, Martine Bertin-Peterson adjusts her Goût et Voyage Taste of Provence tours slightly to ensure that clients enjoy Provence in the right doses. With Goût et Voyage, the itinerary balances sightseeing and relaxation. We had the pleasure of interviewing Martine about what makes touring Provence with Goût et Voyage a unique experience. At Perfectly …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Fall Menu Cooking Class at Atelier Laurel and Delicious Lunch in Provence

September 25, 2026

Stephanie Villegas greeted us with a bright smile that matched the incredible fall weather that we were all enjoying in Provence. She had set the table for lunch, but there was some chopping, stirring, slicing, and dicing work to do before we could eat. Outfitted in her signature olive green Atelier Laurel aprons, six of …

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Shop Like Royalty in Provence: Historic Houses with Royal Heritage

September 21, 2026

Provence’s connection to products once destined for France’s royalty and noble families dates back several centuries. In Grasse, the French perfume capital in the Alpes-Maritimes, many prestigious houses, including Dior and Fragonard, grow flowers and produce fragrances. This tradition of French artisan craftsmanship continues today with candles, crystal, and mustard. In her article below, Nicole …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Looking for Menu Inspiration this Fall? idreamprovence Created A Delicious Provencal Menu

September 18, 2026

If you are looking for menu inspiration this fall, idreamprovence has the answer. Our 2026 fall menu brings a collection of Provençal dishes to your dinner table. The founders of idreamprovence, a boutique tour company in southern France, chose a menu suited to the autumn season in Provence. Abi Treanor and her husband, Pierre Giammalva, …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting Nice, France? 10 Things to Do While You Are There

September 14, 2026

Nice’s setting is nothing short of spectacular. This city, with the Mediterranean lapping at its edge and the Southern Alps as a backdrop, is France’s 5th largest metropolis. Whether you are a beach fan, an art lover, or a market enthusiast, Nice has something for everyone. Did we mention the local cuisine and wine scene? …

French Riviera 2-Bedroom Holiday Apartment

Chez Nous is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse apartment on a quiet pedestrian street known as Villefranche-sur-Mer's garden street.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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Large Property Near Aix - Ferme du Val

Ferme du Val is a spacious seven (7) bedroom home, including a studio apartment that sleeps, 14 people. Available for short or long-term rental.

Bouches du Rhone
Seven Bedrooms

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Alpilles 2-Bedroom Rental Stunning Guesthouse

La Picholine is a completely renovated barn with two (2) large ensuite bedrooms in the centre of the quiet village of Mollégès in the Alpilles. It's a perfect well-appointed base for a holiday in the area.

Alpilles
Two Bedrooms

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Rustrel: Luberon Village House Sleeps Six (6)

Au Coin des Amis is a village home with 3 luxurious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. and breathtaking views of the Luberon Valley.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Three Bedrooms

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2-bedroom Penthouse Apartment in Apt

Looking over the rooftops of Apt. This 2-bedroom penthouse apartment is an ideal base from which to explore the Luberon Valley.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Two Bedrooms

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Tea Towels in Fresh Provencal Designs

These tea towels are beautiful and sturdy. Made of 100% cotton jacquard woven in pretty Provencal patterns. Easy to maintain, these cotton tea towels from Remember Provence are essential kitchen accessories. Sold in packs of 3.

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Table and Home Decor Collection in Jacquard Fabric

Fresh and bright, a lovely magnolia pattern adorns the jacquard weave fabric, a sturdy blend of cotton and polyester for durability. The collection includes a table cloth, table runner, placemats, and cushion covers.

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Traditional Tablecloth from Provence

Dress your table in classic Provencal style with a deep-blue Bastide pattern. This tablecloth is made with 100% cotton and has a light acrylic coating for easy cleaning. Also available in a round shape.

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Lavender Sachet from Provence “Cyprès”

L'AUGUSTE Provence organic lavender sachets featuring a row of cypress trees. These sachets are decorative objects with a delicate soothing fragrance.

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Travel Journal for Nice, France

Record your Côte d'Azur adventures in Nice in this beautiful journal. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolor prints on both the cover and throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm, made recycled paper (25%) the journal is eco-friendly and beautiful, combining sustainability with artistry.

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Shower Gel Figs in Summer Fragrance

Made with olive oil from Provence and exclusive fragrances from the perfume capital of France, Grasse. These Rose et Marius liquid soaps are paraben-free and refillable. Try this soap the next time your shower with a scent that will remind you of a fig tree in summer. Found in beautiful 5* hotels and top-quality restaurants.

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Perfume Diffuser Rose’s Sun Water

This stylish glass bottle contains a fragrance created in Grasse exclusively for Rose et Marius. The 7 sticks perfume your home with a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, orange blossom and vanilla. "Just like a summer day in Provence."

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Glass Pitcher for your Table

Fill this pitcher with water, lemonade or your favourite cocktail, and it will brighten your table. Made in France by a long-standing glass manufacturer, the bee pattern is a nod to Emperor Napoleon.

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Quilted Tote Bags in Provencal Fabrics

These large tote bags come in a range of Provencal fabrics. Whether you choose lavender, wild flowers or one of the other two patterns these sturdy bags are light yet strong enough to carry all the necessary accessories and even a laptop. The bags are made with printed and quilted fabric and have solid handles.

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Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese in an Orange Vinaigrette

Book to Read: Road Trip to the Riviera by Gillian Harvey

Touring Provence: We Interviewed Gout et Voyage Founder about Taste of Provence

Fall Menu Cooking Class at Atelier Laurel and Delicious Lunch in Provence

Shop Like Royalty in Provence: Historic Houses with Royal Heritage

Looking for Menu Inspiration this Fall? idreamprovence Created A Delicious Provencal Menu

Visiting Nice, France? 10 Things to Do While You Are There

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