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 Paul Shawcross

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Paul Shawcross is a Francophile, a travel writer and a Photographer who first fell in love with France when passing through on the way to Spain way back in 1979.

Paul has revised and written new text for several Michelin Green Guides to the French Regions as well as penning several Thomas Cook Pocket Guides and contributing articles to leading periodicals including Living France and France Magazine. He has authored several apps for smart devices and has a new one for the Dordogne in preparation. Paul is also the European Acquisitions Editor for Bindu Trips , a recently launched travel planning website which features Provence along with many other European destinations

Paul also has a large photo library much of which is hosted by Alamy Images

Further details of Paul’s work can be found here

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Author Jérémy Lastavel Reveals How Photos are Powerful Historical Echos

May 8, 2026
When Jérémy Lastavel invited us to explore his latest coffee table book, L’Écho des Siècles St-Paul de Vence, we were curious, not knowing what wonders awaited within. The book surprised us with its vivid portrayal of Provencal history, woven together through bilingual storytelling and mesmerizing digital imagery. Each photograph transported us, page by page, as …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A New Chapter in Provence: The Reopening of Mas de Guilles in Lourmarin

May 4, 2026
Tucked into the rolling hills of the Luberon Valley, the newly restored Mas de Guilles invites discerning travellers to indulge in a luxurious retreat. Surrounded by the breathtaking Provençal countryside, this boutique hotel reopened its doors in Lourmarin this spring, unveiling a seamless blend of historic allure and contemporary four-star sophistication. “A hidden gem, where …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

What is the TripUSAFrance Tour Difference? Founder Julia Shares Her Story

May 1, 2026
Julia Girard-Gervois leads TripUSAFrance, a boutique travel agency she founded in 2015 alongside her parents in France. Their vision is simple: invite guests to discover southern France as locals do, with warmth and genuine connection. From April through September, they run tours in Normandy and Southern France. The TripUSAFrance tour group sizes are small to …
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Keith Van Sickle · Local Food Producers · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Distillery Tasting Room Enjoying the Flavours of Provence in the Alpilles

April 27, 2026
Last year, noted St-Rémy restaurateurs Julien and Émilie Martinat decided to embark on a new adventure. They sold their restaurant and started a distillery dedicated to the flavors of Provence. Their Distillerie des Alpilles (the Alpilles are a local mountain range) launched its first product in June, a thirst-quenching pastis with local flavours like thyme …
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Architecture in Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Enjoy an Architectural Visit to La Cité Radieuse in Marseille

April 20, 2026
If you are a fan of contemporary architecture, visiting Marseille should be on your list. This ancient city, established around 600 BC, is a dynamic metropolis with beaches, modern museums, old forts, and Le Corbusier’s La Cité Radieuse. The Marseille tourism office offers guided tours of the architect’s post-World War II housing project. In this …
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