Sue Aran

Sue Aran is an American who followed her dream of living in France. Since 2006, she has lived in a tiny village in the Gers department of southwest France. She owns French Country Adventures, which provides private, personally-guided, small-group, slow travel tours into Gascony, the Pays Basque, Occitanie and Provence. Fully bilingual, Sue is also a writer and photographer. In addition, she posts a quarterly newsletter about her life in France and contributes to several online and print magazines.

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Finding My Own Provence: A Stay in Puyricard and Aix-en-Provence

October 19, 2026

Whether you visit Provence for a short stay or a longer one, settling into a foreign country with a language different from your mother tongue is rarely a straight line. In the guest article below, Karen R shared her story of finding her own Provence during her stay in the region. In the end, Provence …

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, …

Our House in Provence · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Lunch with a View in Provence: La Table du Ventoux in Crillon-le-Brave

October 12, 2026

Michel and Shirley appreciate good food, seasonal ingredients, and service to match. It’s not always the case that a delicious lunch in Provence includes a view, but when it does…book a table. In Michel’s article, he shares the highlights of their lunch at La Table du Ventoux in Crillon-le-Brave. For many, lunch with a view …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Walnut and Honey Tart Niçoise Tourte au Miel et aux Noix

October 9, 2026

Southern pecan pie and Quebec’s maple sugar pie, please move aside. This tart from Nice combines fresh walnuts and local honey into a delicious dessert. The recipe for Tourte au Miel et aux Noix comes from Carnets de cuisine du Comté de Nice, which is both a cookbook and a tribute to the essence of …

Provencal Recipes · Salad · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese in an Orange Vinaigrette

October 5, 2026

This roasted beet salad is easy to prepare, delicious, and healthy. Since beets are typically fall produce, I think of it as a fall recipe, but the reality is you can make it whenever you find beets. In France, we are lucky to be able to buy roasted beets in the grocery store. The beets …

Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book to Read: Road Trip to the Riviera by Gillian Harvey

October 2, 2026

Road Trip to the Riviera kicks off not with fireworks but with a fractured leg. Sarah, stuck in a boot, has no choice but to journey to the South of France with her ex-boyfriend Hal, who is also the father of their son. Gillian Harvey whisks them away on a quirky countryside-to-coast adventure in a …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Touring Provence: We Interviewed Gout et Voyage Founder about Taste of Provence

September 28, 2026

Each year, Martine Bertin-Peterson adjusts her Goût et Voyage Taste of Provence tours slightly to ensure that clients enjoy Provence in the right doses. With Goût et Voyage, the itinerary balances sightseeing and relaxation. We had the pleasure of interviewing Martine about what makes touring Provence with Goût et Voyage a unique experience. At Perfectly …

Malaucène: Charming B&B and Guest Cottage

Bed and Breakfast with 5 bedrooms and a private cottage is located just a few minutes from Vaison La Romaine.

Vaucluse
Bed and Breakfast

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Seaside Villefranche 1-Bedroom Apartment

Sur le Toit is a charming, remodelled 1-bedroom vacation rental in Old Town Villefranche-sur-Mer with gorgeous views.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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Lourmarin Self-Catered Rental Apartments

Les Olivettes, once a Provencal farmhouse in the Luberon, has 4 spacious rental apartments only a 4-minute walk from the centre of Lourmarin.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

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Le Clos du Buis Hotel in Bonnieux

Le Clos du Buis welcomes guests to a family-run 10 room hotel in the heart of Bonnieux in the Luberon Valley. Tasteful Provencal décor combined with modern comforts.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Boutique Hotels

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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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Summer Recipes and Menu Collection

Discover the art of hosting in the relaxed Provence style, focusing on simple, fresh ingredients and conviviality. This seasonal collection features 20 recipes, including starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Featuring seasonal ingredients such as tomatoes, figs, goat cheese, and chard, this Summer Recipe Collection helps with ideas for easy entertaining.

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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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Ginger Vinegar from Chateau d’Estoublon

Handpicked by My French Country Home from the renowned Château d'Estoublon in the sunlit Alpilles, this white vinegar blends grape must with zesty ginger juice. Its aroma teases with hints of citrus and blossoms, while each taste delivers a crisp, invigorating burst and a gentle warmth. Ideal for elevating vinaigrettes or adding flair to marinades.

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Premium Olive Oil from Chateau d’Estoublon in Provence

My French Country Home selected Château d'Estoublon’s exceptional olive oils from Provence. Picholine, Salonenque, Bouteillan, and Beruguette olives are carefully prepared in the center of the Alpilles. This special collection shows the skill and tradition of one of France’s top estates. Each bottle reflects the unique qualities of the Mediterranean land, making it a must-have for any kitchen.

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Perfume Diffuser Rose’s Sun Water

This stylish glass bottle contains a fragrance created in Grasse exclusively for Rose et Marius. The 7 sticks perfume your home with a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, orange blossom and vanilla. "Just like a summer day in Provence."

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Small Cotton Pouch

Perfect for makeup, organizing your purse or storing precious items. This sleek 100% cotton pouch from L'AUGUSTE Provence is convenient for carrying your essentials. Fits easily into one of our matching cotton tote bags or can be used on its own.

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Lavender Field Room Mist

Okanagan Lavender Field Room Mist is naturally scented with pure lavender essential oil and hydrosol, no synthetics or artificial fragrance. Spray in a room or directly on your bed linens, then lay back, close your eyes and breathe in the calming aroma of a beautiful field of lavender. (Shipping in Canada only).

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Photo: Lavender Fields in Provence

Whether or not you have seen the lavender fields in Valensole, this panorama will transport you to a magical place 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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Antique French Basket

My French Country Home sourced this classic French wicker basket. It is ideal for harvesting flowers, vegetables or fruit around the garden! The wicker basket is attached to two wooden feet, giving it extra weight and height. It is a lovely piece.

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Sue Aran

Finding My Own Provence: A Stay in Puyricard and Aix-en-Provence

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

Lunch with a View in Provence: La Table du Ventoux in Crillon-le-Brave

Walnut and Honey Tart Niçoise Tourte au Miel et aux Noix

Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese in an Orange Vinaigrette

Book to Read: Road Trip to the Riviera by Gillian Harvey

Touring Provence: We Interviewed Gout et Voyage Founder about Taste of Provence

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