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Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this collection, designed with simplicity in mind, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. 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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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons Why We Love Aix-en-Provence

July 10, 2025
Today’s Aix-en-Provence was founded in 122 BC when the Romans moved from Entremont, an oppidum established by the Salyens, a Celtic-Ligurian tribe. The new settlement was Aquae Sextiae (“the waters of Sextius”), a tribute to the highly respected Roman consul Caius Sextius Calvinus. Strategically located, this new city had access to natural water sources. While …
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Want a Unique Gourmet Experience in Provence? Book with Luberon Authentic Tours

July 7, 2025
When you book a gourmet picnic or all-day tour with Luberon Authentic Tours, you will see places that only locals know about! Are you passionate about nature? Guylaine and Franck invite you to discover the Luberon off the beaten track, aboard the legendary Defender (vintage Land Rover). You will experience breathtaking views from peaks accessible …
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Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Why Pétanque the Game is the Soul of Life in Southern France

July 3, 2025
Beneath the dappled shade of plane trees across Provence, a timeless tradition unfolds daily as silver balls arc through the air with precision and purpose. Pétanque, France’s beloved boules game, represents far more than mere recreation—it embodies the essence of southern French culture and community. Pétanque: A Cultural Cornerstone In the sun-drenched villages and towns …
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Book Now! Food, Fun and Adventure in Provence this September

July 1, 2025
Are you looking for an exclusive getaway that perfectly combines luxury, tranquillity, and the charm of the French countryside? Join Pitcher & Powell for an unforgettable week-long retreat at a stunning 12th-century chateau located in the beautiful foothills of Provence’s Luberon Valley, just a 15-minute drive north of Aix-en-Provence. Let’s explore the details of this …
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Experience Pure Lavender Magic: Terre Ugo Near Aix-en-Provence

June 30, 2025
Terre Ugo is delighted to announce its 2025 summer program, set amidst picturesque lavender and sunflower fields. This enchanting 7-hectare family farm, situated on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence in Puyricard, is teeming with 30,000 organic Lavender plants. From June 1 to August 31, the estate welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Guests …
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