Experience French and Provence- Book an Immersion Holiday Near Toulon
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireLearning French

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
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireShopping & Gifts

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
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesSide DishTaste

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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Luxury Easter Chocolates from Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottLocal Food ProducersTaste

Treat Yourself to Luxurious Easter Chocolates from Provence – Order Today!

Don’t wait for the Easter Bunny! Remember Provence has sourced high-quality chocolates and sweets at reasonable prices for the springtime holiday. Made in Provence with organic (74% cocoa) cocoa, these artisanal chocolates make great gifts. Produced with dark or milk chocolate by a French Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)-labeled confectionery …

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Old buildings Reasons to Visit Toulon
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreVillages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons You Should Visit Toulon, France

My return to Toulon was long overdue, and coffee with Tuula of Belle Provence was a reason to rediscover the city. Locals already know why they love Toulon, but I needed reminding that it is a gem. Many visitors overlook this city unless their ferry from other Mediterranean destinations lands …

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Spring Menu 2025 selection of seasonal foods
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTaste

Chef Suzanne’s Spring Dinner Menu Inspired by Provence

Suzanne Kay was born in Canada and now lives in Provence. After her art studies, wanderlust took over with travels to Santorini, Greece, the Isle of Arran in Scotland, Vancouver, Canada and eventually to a village in the Vaucluse. Suzanne honed her culinary skills in restaurant kitchens and now offers …

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France Channel Movie and TV Streaming
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How about a Spring Romance? TV Streaming with France Channel

As love fills the air this spring, there’s no better way to embrace romance than with France Channel. Whether you dream of strolling along the Seine, sharing a candlelit dinner in a Parisian bistro, or getting lost in a whirlwind love story, France Channel brings the magic of French romance …

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GPSMyCity App Self-Guided walks
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Looking for Self-Guided City Walks in Provence? GPSmyCity App Giveaway!

You are planning a short trip to Provence and the French Riviera and want to hit the highlights during your visit. The GPSMyCity easy-to-use application is like having a tour guide in your hand. Whether visiting the French Riviera, one of Provence’s famous cities (Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Antibes, Marseille), or a …

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Tour Provence with Absolutely Perfectly Provence June tour
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Provence Awaits: June 2025 Exclusive Women’s Tour with Absolutely

Join a small group of women for a week in Provence from June 14 to 21, 2025. This Tour with Absolutely trip is their “Perfectly Provence” trip, and they are offering a discount if you book soon (details are at the bottom of the post). About the Women’s Tour Franco-Canadian …

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