Quick Driving Tour of the Luberon Villages
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreRoad Trips South of FranceVillages Towns and Cities

A Quick Driving Tour of the Luberon Villages in Provence

We invited some friends to visit us in early September in Provence. When they agreed, we jumped into planning mode and created an itinerary that would interest first-timers and those who had previously visited. It’s challenging to plan a holiday agenda that balances the needs of an active group who …

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Book A Year in French Life by Kristin Espinasse
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Memoir by Kristin Espinasse: A Year in French Life

Kristin Espinasse never set out to make France her home, but life has a way of turning plans into delightful surprises. After falling in love with a charming Frenchman, Jean-Marc Espinasse, Kristin embarked on a journey that led her to share her heart and humour with the world through her …

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Sisteron Vallee du Jabron Vallee du Jabron Haute Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreProvencal RecipesRoad Trips South of France

Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive

Flavourful Route des Saveurs et des Senteurs de Haute-Provence The Alpes de Haute Provence department is the road slightly less travelled but not undiscovered. With easy access to natural settings, this area is a getaway with activities for sporty types (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running and more). Many …

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Wine Tours in Provence
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Dreaming of Provence? Make it a Reality with idreamprovence Exclusive Tours

Anyone who appreciates nature’s splendour, embraces cultural traditions, and relishes culinary brilliance needs to travel to Provence. Since your visit to Provence needs a perfect starting point, join Abi Treanor and Pierre Giammalva on an idreamprovence exclusive tour. Choose from their meticulously designed day tours, such as a city walk, …

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Provence Home Decor Collection Placemats
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Looking to Brighten Up Your Home? Buy this Provence Home Decor Collection

Remember Provence has a new home decor collection to brighten your home and table. The “Magnolia” pattern features a bright, white flower pattern on a light background. Printed on a sturdy jacquard fabric (cotton-polyester blend) this grouping includes a tablecloth, cushion covers, table runners, and placemats. Shop the Magnolia Collection …

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Provence Luxurious Rental Home
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottRental & Self-Catered Properties in ProvenceStay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Gem: A Luxurious Rental Home Available from July

Escape to Provence’s Bouches-du-Rhône and book your stay at this luxurious rental home nestled between the picturesque villages of Saint Cannat and Lambesc. A short five-minute drive connects you to these charming towns – details below. Available for long-term rental From July 1, 2025, seize the chance to live at …

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Experience French and Provence- Book an Immersion Holiday Near Toulon
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Experience French and Provence: Book an Immersion Holiday Near Toulon

Do you want to learn to speak French or improve your language skills while on holiday in Provence? In 2021, French native Beatrice Carrot and her husband relocated from San Francisco to Toulon, the home of the French Navy (arsenal de Toulon). It was not long before they fell in …

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Travel-Journal-Marseille France
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Travel Journals a Gift Idea For Someone Travelling to Provence Côte d’Azur

Social media may be a way to show off your travel photos, but nothing is better than a keepsake that stands the test of time. Travel Journals Gift Idea These travel journals from My French Country Home are beautiful books. Filled with watercolour prints, each journal is 128 pages long, …

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Long-Term Stay French Riviera Villefranche-sur-Mer ©CRT Côte d'Azur, France, Camille Moirenc
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottLiving in ProvenceRental & Self-Catered Properties in ProvenceStay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Long-term Rental Delivers all the benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle

Stay a While Villefranche-sur-Mer, an enchanting town between Nice and Monaco along the renowned French Riviera, presents an ideal setting for a long-term rental. This article delves into the advantages of residing in Villefranche-sur-Mer, emphasizing its historical charm, breathtaking landscapes, and a prime location for exploring the greater Riviera and …

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Ratatouille Classic Provencal Dish Chef Philippe Etchebest
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Ratatouille: Classic Provencal Dish a Chef’s Recipe to Try

Ratatouille is one of the classic Provençal recipes that works well as a side dish with grilled meat or fish. The recipe below comes from our friends at My French Country Home. While there are probably many variations, the dish always includes fresh local vegetables. The dish is considered a …

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