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Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for winter weather, along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

 David Taylor

It took just one holiday in the Luberon in 2003 for David and Karen Taylor to fall in love with Provence. This lead to owning a village house in Saint Saturnin les Apt - a holiday home. However, after just a few visits they took the radical step of leaving home and work in Surrey, England.

The plan was to take a year off to explore Provence and learn French. However, after just a few months a challenge of a different sort presented itself - property. It was a piece of land in a wonderful authentic Provencal village in the Luberon and they set about planning and building two houses and gites over a two year period.

Today David and Karen have a three bedroom villa with private pool, two gites and a chambre d'hôte room with a shared pool. Now (2015) they are approaching their 7th season with 50% repeat guests, for a season that starts at Easter and runs to mid-October.

When not carrying out work duties the couple continues to explore the endless beautiful Provencal villages and towns. Recording their visits in photographs and sampling great food & scenery.

Their blog began in 2006 as a way for friends and family to follow our adventures it is now a great resource for anyone interested in Provence.

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Explore · Guest Post

Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending a Month in Provence

January 14, 2026
I’ve been slow-travelling full-time for over five years now, spending at least a month in each place I visit. And while I’ve explored everywhere from Thailand to New Zealand and beyond, there was something about Provence that felt entirely different. I’d been to France many times before, but Provence stood apart. I knew it would …
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Inspire · Learning French · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

Immersion en Provence : découvrir Glanum et pratiquer le français à Saint-Rémy

January 9, 2026
Avez-vous déjà envisagé d’apprendre le français pendant vos vacances ? Virginie Van Der Wess vit en Provence avec sa famille et propose des séjours en immersion totale dans la langue française. Située près de la magnifique ville d’Aix-en-Provence, Virginie organise des séjours sur mesure adaptés à chaque client. Dans ce cas précis, Jon et sa …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

An Interview with Elle Jauffret, Author of the Suddenly French Mysteries

January 7, 2026
Elle Jauffret is a former criminal attorney and the award-winning author of the Suddenly French Mysteries. Born in Provence, she holds law degrees from Université Côte d’Azur and George Washington University. Her work blends legal intrigue, identity, and culinary flair, making her a distinctive voice in mystery novels. We were thrilled when Elle accepted our …
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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Black Truffle Puff Pastries with Foie Gras – Chaussons feuilletés au foie gras et aux truffes brumale

December 19, 2025
Black truffles, also known as the millionaire’s mushroom, are an indulgence reserved for special occasions. Because of their rarity (and cost), truffles are typically shaved into delicate slivers. Their earthy aroma blends exquisitely with the foie gras in this recipe, creating puff pastry treats that capture the essence of Provençal cuisine. Enjoy the recipe below …
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