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 Living in Provence

What exactly is the lifestyle in Provence? When you can choose to live almost anywhere in the world why would you pick Provence as the place to settle and buy a home? The following are a series of articles based on living in Provence. These posts are an attempt to separate fact from fiction and dig into what it means to live in Provence. To discover more we ask a series of questions to understand why some people choose to visit Provence and others change their lives to live here. What does it mean to live in Provence? What are the challenges associated with living in Provence as an expat?

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence

Choosing the Provencal Lifestyle to Embark on a Retirement Adventure

July 2, 2018
Deborah Bine spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina dreaming of “faraway places” (her words). Her early travels included visiting her Aunt Rose in exhilarating Manhattan. “Aunt Rose owned New York — or so this sixteen-year-old ingénue from the Carolinas assumed.” On this voyage, Deborah learned some travel lessons that she continues to follow today: …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Expat Living Experiences in Provence by Author Deborah Lawrenson

June 1, 2018
Born in the United Kingdom (UK) to parents who worked in the diplomatic service, Deborah Lawrenson spent much of her childhood moving around the world to China, Kuwait, Europe (Belgium and Luxembourg) and Singapore. After completing English studies at Cambridge University, Lawrenson worked as a journalist in London. Today, she is the author of eight …
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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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