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A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Married in the South of France

Why Get Married in the South of France? The South of France is one of Europe’s most sought-after wedding destinations, offering breathtaking sea views, picturesque landscapes, and a warm, sun-drenched climate. Whether you choose Provence’s authentic countryside or the French Riviera’s glamorous coastline, your wedding will be set against a …

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Claviers Provence, Var Verte
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Adventures and Culinary Pleasures How I Fell in Love with Provence

Carole Bumpus began exploring Provence in 1997 when she and her husband Winston visited the region for the first time with two other couples. Their stay in a remote village in the Var provides a flavour of Provencal life away from the crowds and enough of a taste of the …

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Cezanne Aix-en-Provence
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2025 is a Paul Cezanne Art-Filled Summer in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is always a lovely place to visit, but this year, there is an extra incentive for art lovers with several exhibits featuring Paul Cezanne’s works. The Musée Granet will have an ‘exposition exceptionelle’ from June 28 through  October 12, 2025. There will be 90 exhibits – oils, watercolours and …

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Fractional Ownership in Provence Bello Visto
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Fractional Ownership Makes Moving to Provence, France Easy

A Move to Provence? Why not? As you’ve heard, Americans are considering moving to France, and you, too, may be wondering, “Is this the time to make this dream a reality?” After all, Provence is the magical place where Marcel Pagnol (La Gloire de Mon Père, Le Château de Ma …

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Visit Nîmes UNESCO Sites Roman History Highlights Maison Carrée
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Nîmes UNESCO Maison Carrée is it Really Square?

The residents of Nîmes (Nîmois) are incredibly proud of their Roman heritage. The Maison Carrée is renowned for being one of the most remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, alongside Rome’s Pantheon. Renovated in 1992 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, it has gained even greater fame and visibility. …

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Chapelle de La Menour
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Hilltop Chapelle de La Menour is One More Reason to Visit Menton

Wow is the word for Notre Dame de la Menour, 800m high in the wild mountains inland from the Riviera coast. It began as a Romanesque chapel linked to the defensive walls—you can see the nearby ruins. The chapel was rebuilt in the 17th century and oriented correctly to the …

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2024 Wines from Provence
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An Expert’s Forecast on the 2024 Wines from Provence’s Vineyards

In 2024, France fell from first place among the largest wine-producing countries in 2023 to third place, behind Italy and Spain. 2024 Grape Growing Challenges in France Throughout the 2024 season, the wine year in France has been problematic, with great variation across the country. It started with frost in …

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Mougins FAMM Women’s Art Museum
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The Christian Levett Collection in Mougins at FAMM Women’s Art Museum

Femmes Artistes Musée Mougins (FAMM) is a new chapter in the career of Christian Levett, who created the very impressive Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins, which opened in 2011. The classic art collection included a mix of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman works with modern pieces inspired by the classical world. …

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French Pastry Chef Nicolas Dolbeau
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The Vision of French Pastry Chef Nicolas Dolbeau and his Wife Sophie

After 20 years of experience working in the finest restaurants worldwide, 35-year-old French Pastry Chef Nicolas Dolbeau decided to start his project. Thanks to the support of his wife, Sophie, he created his company, bringing the art of pastry making to his home. Meeting French Pastry Chef Nicolas Dolbeau When …

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Les Ateliers Forcalquier Festival
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Local Artists Invite You to Les Ateliers Forcalquier Festival in July

The association Les Ateliers Forcalquier invites you to the eleventh edition of their festival, “Les Ateliers Ouverts, “from July 26 to 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dedicated to art, this emblematic event in the heart of summer is an excellent occasion …

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