Michel and Shirley

Michel and Shirley, live in wine country, in Windsor, California. They have a full family with two beautiful daughters and five amazing grandchildren. Michel's day job is as CEO of Chancellor Health Care, a company which provides housing and services to older adults.

Previously a co-owner of a popular French bistro called Bistro des Copains located in Western Sonoma County California. The Bistro was closed in early 2015, after nine years!

In 2008, after searching for years and visiting many houses they bought a 17th century stone village house in the medieval village of Sablet which is in the Vaucluse region of Provence France.

Please read about the Sablet House (available for rent) and follow their blog Our House in Provence.

Memoir by Kristin Espinasse: A Year in French Life

April 16, 2025

Kristin Espinasse never set out to make France her home, but life has a way of turning plans into delightful surprises. After falling in love with a charming Frenchman, Jean-Marc Espinasse, Kristin embarked on a journey that led her to share her heart and humour with the world through her ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Road Trips South of France

Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive

April 14, 2025

Flavourful Route des Saveurs et des Senteurs de Haute-Provence The Alpes de Haute Provence department is the road slightly less travelled but not undiscovered. With easy access to natural settings, this area is a getaway with activities for sporty types (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running and more). Many ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Dreaming of Provence? Make it a Reality with idreamprovence Exclusive Tours

April 11, 2025

Anyone who appreciates nature’s splendour, embraces cultural traditions, and relishes culinary brilliance needs to travel to Provence. Since your visit to Provence needs a perfect starting point, join Abi Treanor and Pierre Giammalva on an idreamprovence exclusive tour. Choose from their meticulously designed day tours, such as a city walk, ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Looking to Brighten Up Your Home? Buy this Provence Home Decor Collection

April 9, 2025

Remember Provence has a new home decor collection to brighten your home and table. The “Magnolia” pattern features a bright, white flower pattern on a light background. Printed on a sturdy jacquard fabric (cotton-polyester blend) this grouping includes a tablecloth, cushion covers, table runners, and placemats. Shop the Magnolia Collection ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Gem: A Luxurious Rental Home Available from July

April 7, 2025

Escape to Provence’s Bouches-du-Rhône and book your stay at this luxurious rental home nestled between the picturesque villages of Saint Cannat and Lambesc. A short five-minute drive connects you to these charming towns – details below. Available for long-term rental From July 1, 2025, seize the chance to live at ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Learning French

Experience French and Provence: Book an Immersion Holiday Near Toulon

April 4, 2025

Do you want to learn to speak French or improve your language skills while on holiday in Provence? In 2021, French native Beatrice Carrot and her husband relocated from San Francisco to Toulon, the home of the French Navy (arsenal de Toulon). It was not long before they fell in ...

Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provence’s Tranquil Escape: Goat Farming in the South

April 3, 2025

Have you ever considered leaving your familiar lifestyle for a new adventure in a beautiful location such as Provence? Edith Sellier and her husband took that leap. They traded their household appliance store in Liège, Belgium, for a life as goat farmers in picturesque Provence, just east of the perfume ...

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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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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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Holiday Cottages Near Toulon

Near Toulon and its Mediterranean beaches, Villa Bernice has 3 cottages available for holiday rentals. There is an apartment with two bedrooms suitable for 4 people and two studios for 2 persons.

Var
One Bedroom
Two Bedrooms

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Luberon B&B Absoluut Valvert

Exclusive and charming, this 5 room B&B is surrounded by nature yet is only a stone's throw from historical Bonnieux.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Bed and Breakfast

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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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Provence Marketplace

Provencal Market Basket

My French Country Home sourced this classic French market basket. This basket is great for shopping, picnics or days at the beach. Made from palm fibre with leather straps, you can even use it as a handbag!

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Rose et Marius Candles

The Rose et Marius founder combines the natural scents of Provence and her childhood memories into fragrances that take you on an olfactory journey. Those fragrances form the base notes for exclusive perfumes which infuse the scented candles. Buy these refillable candles as gifts or for your home.

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Maison Pichon Braided Ceramic Baskets

My French Country Home is showcasing Maison Pichon braided ceramic baskets. These decorative pottery stands are beautiful decorations but equally practical on your kitchen counter for fruit or other objects. Available in two colours, the Maison Pichon products are handmade in Uzes.

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Scented Mini Candle Box Sets

Rose et Marius offers box sets with three (3) mini candles. These candle collections include signature fragrances such as "siesta in a sunlit home" and "early morning in the orange grove." These mini candles burn for approximately 25 hours in pretty glass containers.

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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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Ceramic Baskets by Maison Pichon

Maison Pichon is known for its distinctive corbeilles tressées, intricately braided ceramic baskets made nowhere else. These delicate creations are meant to serve as fruit bowls but can also be dressed with dried flowers to make a centrepiece. Made by hand, each basket can take up to a month to complete.

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Spring Menu Collection

Spring recipes from Provence is organized by course, from starters to desserts. We have featured menus crafted by our favourite food enthusiasts who have shared our love for Provence for several years. This spring recipe collection brings many of those delicious dishes together in one place. These menus, spanning multiple courses, are a testament to their connection with the region and the use of seasonal ingredients.

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Lavender Sachet from Provence “Cyprès”

L'AUGUSTE Provence organic lavender sachets featuring a row of cypress trees. These sachets are decorative objects with a delicate soothing fragrance.

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Canadian Herbes de Provence

Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm 2024 blend of Herbes de Provence are in stock. This dried herb mix (oregano, savory, thyme, rosemary, basil and lavender) what you want for seasoning roasted vegetables, dry rubs, or marinades. Note: Shipping in Canada only.

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Michel and Shirley

Memoir by Kristin Espinasse: A Year in French Life

Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive

Dreaming of Provence? Make it a Reality with idreamprovence Exclusive Tours

Looking to Brighten Up Your Home? Buy this Provence Home Decor Collection

Provence Gem: A Luxurious Rental Home Available from July

Experience French and Provence: Book an Immersion Holiday Near Toulon

Provence’s Tranquil Escape: Goat Farming in the South

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