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 Deborah Bine

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The Barefoot Blogger, aka Deborah Bine, loves to share tales of her solo life in France as an American expat who speaks no French. Retired from a career in advertising and marketing communications, and divorced after a 40-year marriage with children, Deborah left Beaufort, South Carolina and all of her belongings last year to move to the south of France. Now that she has found her "bliss," her passion is to encourage others to break away from whatever is holding them back and to go after their dreams. "We're on life's journey alone. Be certain you love where you are."

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

L’Espace Entre Deux: An Unmissable Art Exhibition in Eygalières, Provence

May 28, 2025
From June 7 to 22, 2025, in the Alpilles village of Eygalières, the 12th-century Église St Laurent comes alive, hosting ‘L’Espace Entre Deux.’ This exhibition, ‘The Space in Between’, showcases the creativity of 20 acclaimed UK artists, captivating art lovers with a stunning array of portraiture and figurative works. Collaborative Art Curated by Nicky Ginsberg …
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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Maussane-les-Alpilles: A Friendly Hotel-Restaurant with Excellent Food

May 23, 2025
“We love our clients and treat them like honoured guests.” These are the words of Marielle Fabregoul of l’Oustaloun, a charming hotel-restaurant in Maussane-les-Alpilles. She and her husband Thierry share a passion for customer service, which shows. A Local Institution L’Oustaloun has long been an institution in Maussane. It began as an abbey in the …
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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Visit Forcalquier and Stop at this Artists’ Atelier-Boutique

May 21, 2025
Sylvie Hooghe and Cécile Vitrant are jewellery creators based in Forcalquier, a town in the Department of Alpes-De-Haute-Provence. Forcalquier offers many reasons to visit, including an impressive citadel and a pedestrian-friendly old centre, but the main reason is the concentration of artists’ workshops and boutiques. Plan to visit Forcalquier and stop by the newest artists’ …
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