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Tomato and Burrata Salad with A Provencal Lavender Twist

August 7, 2023

In reality, cooking with lavender isn’t au fait with the locals, but used with subtlety and restraint, the perfume of Provence pairs perfectly with the more traditional native ingredients – garlic, honey and oil – for this simple dressing. Serve with lots of bread for scooping up the juices. This Maison Mirabeau recipe makes for …

Boating - Rentals and Charters · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

French Riviera Boat Rental Made Easy with SamBoat

August 4, 2023

Are you thinking of renting a boat on the French Riviera? A friend who specializes in small group tours once told us the best way to see a country’s coastline is on a boat. They were right! The viewpoint from the water provides an often unexpected and relaxing perspective. Since then, we have rented boats, …

Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

La Collection: Celebrating 25 Years at Musée Regards de Provence

August 3, 2023

Musée Regards de Provence has an unmissable show for all lovers of Provencal art – the museum is celebrating the 25 years of its foundation with « La Collection – ses 25 ans » The exhibition combines 40 works painted locally during the 19th and 20th centuries. These works were created in Marseille, along the …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

France’s Best a New Travel App Interview with Creator

August 1, 2023

Paul Shawcross lives in Newcastle, England, and he is a devoted Francophile who has made many work and personal trips to France. In 1979, passing through France for the first time on the way to Spain, his long relationship with the French country and its culture began. A professional travel writer and photographer, Paul has …

Guest Post · Local Food Producers · Taste

Cheese and Charcuterie Pairings: Showcasing the Best of Provençal Artisanal Products

July 31, 2023

Do as the French do and bring a flair of Provencal culture to your tabletop with this exquisite selection of artisanal French cheese and charcuterie pairings ready to serve. Mix honey, berries, walnuts, olives, fresh baguettes and excellent wine. As you curate the perfect French charcuterie board, remember that balance makes the perfect plate. Include …

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter a Lighter Recipe

July 28, 2023

Until recently, I had never poached anything solely in butter. When Provence WineZine friends Susan and Towny gave me some vanilla salt, I wanted to use it as a finishing salt for halibut poached in butter. I googled “butter poached halibut” and was alarmed to find that fully submerging four fillets required two pounds of …

Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Saturday Market Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes is the Best

July 26, 2023

One of the best things about coming to our home in Sablet is shopping at the weekly outdoor marchés in towns and villages throughout the region … or at least it is for “foodies” like me. Why would you buy fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, or fish at one of those supermarkets on the outskirts …

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Bonnieux - 3 Bedroom Village Apartment

Bonheur en Bonnieux a 1300-square foot, 3-bedroom/2 bathroom, the newly-renovated apartment is located in the village center.

Luberon
Three Bedrooms

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Sablet Village House Holiday Rental

A beautiful stone house in the middle of Sablet, within walking distance of boulangerie and more. This wine village is known for its Côte du Rhone wines.

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Three Bedrooms

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Villefranche-sur-Mer Gem 1-bedroom holiday rental

Le Petit Bijou is a 1-bedroom apartment on Villefranche's waterfront. The apartment is fully outfitted, ideal for a Riviera holiday.

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One Bedroom

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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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1-Bedroom Holiday Cottage

Located in the peaceful south Luberon, this well-appointed gîte offers a real escape to the peaceful Provencal countryside with all the necessary modern comforts.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

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Fig-scented Home Fragrance Diffuser

A beautiful glass diffuser perfumes your home with the heady Provencal scent of ripe figs in the summertime - like a siesta in the sun. This fragrance is created exclusively for Rose et Marius in France's perfume capital Grasse.

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Bright and Beautiful Table Linens from Provence

Discover the Beaulieu linen collection features Provence's iconic sunflower in yellows and blues. This collection includes , napkins and table runners. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Glass Pitcher for your Table

Fill this pitcher with water, lemonade or your favourite cocktail, and it will brighten your table. Made in France by a long-standing glass manufacturer, the bee pattern is a nod to Emperor Napoleon.

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Natural Soap from Provence with Fig Fragrance

Rose et Marius soaps are made with 97% natural ingredients (palm oil-free) and exclusive fragrances. Formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence, this soap has a perfume that will remind you of a fig tree in summer.

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Beeswax Candles in a Traditional Pillar Shape

Handcrafted in Apis Cera's workshop in Provence, Ambroise is a 100% pure beeswax candle pillar produced in a custom mold. A cylindar-shaped candle gets it's name from Saint Ambrose (c. 340 – 397), the archbishop of Milan, who was the protector of beekeepers. Sold in a set of two (2) candles they burn for approximately 36 hours.

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Mini Candle Collections

Rose et Marius offers box sets with 3 perfumed mini candles. These candle collections include signature fragrances such as "siesta in a sunlit home" and "Rose's sun water." These mini candles burn for approximately 25 hours in pretty glass containers.

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Stylish Basket Bag for Summer Fashion

Introducing the stylish and compact Andale Basket Bag, measuring 18 x 15 x 8 cm (7 x 6 x 3 inches). This bag features a leather closure and an adjustable shoulder strap for added convenience. Sourced by My French Country Home, the bag is available in three vibrant colours: green, mandarin, and yellow. Additionally, it includes an interior pocket for better organization.

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Candles Fig Perfume from Provence

Rose et Marius combines citrus notes of fig leaves with Indian absolute for a summer in Provence into fragrance in this scented candle. Infused with exclusive perfumes, buy these refillable candles that burn for about 60 hours, making great gifts or additions to your home.

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Travel Journal – Cannes

Whether you are visiting Cannes for the film festival or not this travel journal is perfect for recording you adventures on the Côte d’Azur. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolour prints on throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm. It is beautiful, combining sustainability with artistry.

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Guest Post

Tomato and Burrata Salad with A Provencal Lavender Twist

French Riviera Boat Rental Made Easy with SamBoat

La Collection: Celebrating 25 Years at Musée Regards de Provence

France’s Best a New Travel App Interview with Creator

Cheese and Charcuterie Pairings: Showcasing the Best of Provençal Artisanal Products

Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter a Lighter Recipe

Saturday Market Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes is the Best

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