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Mashed Potatoes with Black Truffle – Purée à la truffe noire

November 28, 2025

In Provençal cuisine, few ingredients carry as much prestige and allure as the black truffle. Revered for its earthy depth and intoxicating aroma, this culinary treasure transforms basic dishes into extraordinary experiences. In this recipe, mashed potatoes with black truffles are enhanced with crème fraîche and salted butter. This is a sensational side dish with …

François de Mélogue · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

This Holiday Season, Give A Sensory Story from Provence, not a Thing

November 27, 2025

In a time when so much of life lives on a screen, I have been drawn to making photographs you can actually feel. My series, “Stories You Feel,” began in a lavender field in Valensole on a hot afternoon when the sun turned the air to honey, and the rows of purple seemed to hum. …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

2026 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

November 26, 2025

Winter Festivals and Events in Provence Many images of Provence and the Côte d’Azur depict summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s a great time to enjoy the region …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

2025 Provence-inspired Holiday Shopping Guide: Products We Love

November 25, 2025

As December approaches, the countdown to holiday shopping begins. In our 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide and Our Provençal Marketplace, we have gathered some of our favourite creators from Provence and beyond. Please continue reading to explore our curated collection of authentic Provençal gifts that will bring warmth and fragrance to your holiday season. These Provence-inspired …

Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Kathryn MacDonell

Paul Cezanne The Father of Modern Art Lives On in Provence

November 24, 2025

There is something humbling about standing where an artist once stood and inhabiting the space where his art was visualized and born. This was my experience discovering Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence, where he lived, found inspiration, painted, and died. He saw and captured the bright Mediterranean colours and the saturated sunlight. I followed his gaze. Aix …

Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

A Chance to Meet Author Carol Drinkwater for Lunch in Aix-en-Provence. Book Now!

November 21, 2025

Please join the Anglo American Group of Provence (AAGP) for their “Carol Drinkwater lunch and talk.” The luncheon takes place on December 16 from 12 pm to 3 pm at Le Darius in the centre of Aix-en-Provence. Carol Drinkwater will talk about her work as an actress and writer and share the inspiration she finds …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Black Truffle Season in Provence: Top Markets and More for Food Lovers

November 20, 2025

Did you know that Provence is a significant global producer of black truffles? Specifically, the Vaucluse department, which has some 500 producers. When we include the Drôme Provencal, 80% of France’s black truffles come from this geographic area. While China remains the world’s largest producer of truffles, chefs and food connoisseurs prefer French black truffles …

2-Bedroom Penthouse in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Extremely private, the Waterfront Penthouse 2-bedroom, 2-bath holiday rental with a panoramic view is a very romantic place.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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Seaside 2-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche

A sunny waterfront apartment with panoramic views, Plage Privée, is on the top floor of a 1950s art deco building by the beach.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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6-Bedroom Villa a Provencal Farmhouse Sleeps 12

Mas de Grivet is an elegant, well-equipped family home that sleeps 12 in six en-suite bedrooms. Whether you're spending the holiday with extended family or a gathering of friends, this gorgeous property is a wonderful place to enjoy your stay in Provence.

Alpes de Hautes Provence
Luberon
Six Bedrooms

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Charming 18th-Century Farmhouse with Bed and Breakfast Rooms

Mas le Jas is a beautifully appointed Provençal farmhouse with two (2) comfortable bed and breakfast guest rooms. The Mas (farmhouse) is just a few minutes from the centre of Cavaillon.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Bed and Breakfast

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B&B Near Avignon Rhône Wine Country

Fontaine des Magnarelles is a charming Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of Provence's famous southern Rhône Valley.

Vaucluse
Bed and Breakfast

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Photo: Provencal Windmill at Sunset

This panorama of Daudet's Windmill at sunset in the Alpilles will have you dreaming of the painter's light in Provence. Photo by François de Melogue, a talented chef and photographer. Available in a choice of sizes and different paper stock.

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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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Naturally Beautiful Beeswax Candle

Some things start at the beginning and one example is Origine a gorgeous 100% beeswax candle that is shaped like a behive. Produced in the Apis Cera atelier in Provence this candle burns for approximately 100 hours. Beautiful designed this handcrafted candle is made with 100% pure beeswax and has a cotton wick.

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Botantical Sensitive Skin Toner

Grown at Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm, this toner includes distilled damask roses and lavender blended with a note of chamomile – a year-round favourite for hydrating and nourishing your face. Especially beneficial for mature and sensitive skin as it helps to heal and balance redness and irritation. (Shipping in Canada only).

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Bee Pattern Drinking Glasses

Made by La Rochère, this French glassware is sturdy and easy to clean. The cheerful bee pattern will remind you of summertime in Provence. They are sold as a set of two by French Address.

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Flat Spatula Made of Olive Wood

Made out of beautiful olive wood, this 30 cm flat spatula is a terrific gift for anyone who likes cooking. Easy maintenance, wash in soap and water and dry immediately. Not suitable for dishwashers. Sold individually by My French Country Home Box.

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels

Made with 100% jacquard cotton these tea towels from Remember Provence are ideal for the kitchen and as gifts. Made in Provence they are very absorbent with a sufficiently thick fabric but are quick-drying. This version has a playful sardine pattern.

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Rectangular Linen Tablecloth Citrus Design

This gorgeous linen tablecloth will set a Mediterranean mood in your dining room. My French Country Home chose this citrus pattern for it's bold, playful colours. This rectangular tablecloth measures 170 x 250cm / 67 × 98″.

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Hand-painted Kitchen Canisters

Add a touch of French lavender to your kitchen with these hand-painted glass jars. These air-tight canisters are designed with a Provencal lavender motif and are perfect for dry goods or even as a flower vase. The jar capacity is 0.4 gallons (1.5 litres) and made with transparent, sturdy glass and a wooden lid.

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Mashed Potatoes with Black Truffle – Purée à la truffe noire

This Holiday Season, Give A Sensory Story from Provence, not a Thing

2026 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

2025 Provence-inspired Holiday Shopping Guide: Products We Love

Paul Cezanne The Father of Modern Art Lives On in Provence

A Chance to Meet Author Carol Drinkwater for Lunch in Aix-en-Provence. Book Now!

Black Truffle Season in Provence: Top Markets and More for Food Lovers

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