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Download Our Fall Menu Collection

Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for cooler fall weather, along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. Download this PDF for recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.
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 Stephanie Villegas

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Born in San Francisco, California, Stephanie Villegas is a chef working and living in Provence. After a decade-long career in tech, Stephanie decided to follow her culinary passions and become a chef. She earned her culinary diploma at France's esteemed Ferrandi Paris and has worked in renowned restaurant kitchens from Paris to Provence. In 2022, she opened Laurel, a cooking school and private chef service located in the charming provençal village of Fontvieille.

With a mission to bring people closer together through food, her focus is on freshness and seasonality. As a Mexican-American, married to a Frenchman, living in Provence, you can be sure to find inspirations from around the world in her dishes.

On her table, you'll find ingredients you know, discover new ones and enjoy generous dishes of refined simplicity.

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review: An Insider’s Guide to Vence by Steve Wilkison

November 2, 2026
An Insider’s Guide to Vence by Steve Wilkison is a travel book that explores Vence in southern France in depth. For travellers seeking local tips and experiences beyond standard tourist spots, the guide offers insights into Vence’s culture, history, and lesser-known treasures. We found the book informative, as Wilkison conveys the place’s spirit with enthusiasm. …
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Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons to Visit Gordes, a Luberon Village Where Time Almost Stands Still

October 30, 2026
Gordes is one of several perched villages in Provence’s Luberon Valley. Constructed on a hillside, the village appears to cascade down the slope from the castle near the top. This dramatic setting and its historical significance make Gordes a popular destination for visitors. Here are five reasons Gordes should be on your Provencal itinerary. In …
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Keith Van Sickle · Local Food Producers · Taste

Art, Love, and Chocolate: A Joël Durand Collection Celebrates Salvador Dali

October 16, 2026
Do you like a delicious story involving art, love, and chocolate? Chocolatier Joël Durand of St-Rémy-de-Provence has created a new chocolate collection celebrating the love affair between artist Salvador Dali and Gala Éluard. The collection is available as of October 17, 2026. Enjoy this sweet treat and Keith’s article. Dali and His Muse In 1929, …
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