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Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this collection, designed with simplicity in mind, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

 Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Come and stay a while in Provence. Our writers share their experiences on the full range of short-term accommodation to buying property in the South of France. Read about dreamy villas that you can rent and to luxury hotels. However, it’s not all about the number of stars there are plenty of enchanting Bed & Breakfasts. Self-catered apartments offer you a home-base away from home. Campsites are terrific options for families and affordable travel. Your bed in Provence awaits.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Photography and Art Capturing Provencal Scenes in Keepsake Photos

May 29, 2018
Ashley Tinker is the photographer behind the beautiful (and popular) Curious Provence Instagram feed, she is also the creator and writer of the blog by the same name. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Ashley headed to Florence, Italy for fine art school. You can probably guess that for someone who is creative, spending time in a …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Provence For Your Retirement Home: Gayle Padgett’s Expat Story

May 23, 2018
Mention Provence as a destination to your friends, and most people have either been and want to return or are dreaming of their first visit. Gayle Padgett and her husband “flirted” with Provence for two decades, often travelling during their vacation time from US government jobs in Germany. As their retirement years approached, the “Where …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Provence Living Founder Shares the Resources you need for Life in the South of France

May 21, 2018
From the bright lights of one of the world’s biggest cities to a rural village in the South of France, Susana Iwase Hanson has plenty of experience with relocations. Tri-lingual (English, French and Japanese) and armed with diplomas in linguistics, and international business and marketing, she launched Provence Living in 2012. Susana encountered a lack …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Goult Summer Rental Enjoy Provencal Living for Six Weeks

May 17, 2018
Near the beautiful Luberon village of Goult is a property named Les Maquignon Hameau. Odette Linton and her partner are looking for renters for their charming hameau (hamlet) for six weeks this summer. What a made-in-heaven opportunity to settle into daily life in Provence, from a comfortable home base. Located between Lumière and Lacoste the property …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Provencal Lifestyle Discovery with Author Georgeanne Brennon

May 4, 2018
Books for Food Lovers Georgeanne Brennan’s CV of accomplishments in culinary and literary circles is awe-inspiring. This talented lady has written and co-authored over 30 books. She won the prestigious James Beard Award (Best International Cookbook) in 1998 for The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence. Her articles have appeared in a long list of …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Reasons to Choose the Cote d’Azur Lifestyle by Chiara Orlandi

May 1, 2018
Italian by birth, Chiara Orlandi moved from the heart of the country, near Umbria’s capital Perugia, to the somewhat rainy, northern city of Edinburgh, in Scotland. According to Chiara, “I’ve always had a passion for travelling, learning new languages and experiencing different cultures.” While in Scotland, she worked with the local tourism group for four …
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