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Navettes de Marseille the Sweet Cookie Tradition

April 13, 2020

Sweet Marseille Treats Navettes de Marseille are sweet biscuits from the region found at markets and some pastry shops. These dull, cream coloured cookies are almost hard enough to break your teeth. The navettes are the culinary representation of the modest boat believed to have transported St Lazarus and the two “Marys,” Saint Mary Magdalene …

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for a Classic French Apple Tart

April 10, 2020

There is something je ne sais quoi about a classic French Apple Tart, actually that is not true. I know exactly what it is about this French dessert that is so attractive. The fruit is always perfectly cut, and artfully arranged. However, the key to a French fruit tart, in my view, is the effect of the glaze - the dessert sparkles.…

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Charming Lourmarin Where I Live in Provence

April 9, 2020

Enamoured with Provence, Caroline Longstaffe is one of our regular contributors. Her blog, Shutters and Sunflowers, is about passion, living the journey and not waiting to get to the destination. A traveller at heart, Caroline says she was most probably born under a wandering star. Born in England, she lives in California but definitely has …

Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Tarte Tropezienne a Delicious Recipe for Serious Bakers

April 8, 2020

Tarte Tropezienne is a slice of French Heaven. Personally, I am a Tarte Tropezienne "Super Fan" and have made this pastry for 12 years. This long-time dessert favourite has been around for over 60 years. Brigitte Bardot made the Tropezienne famous by when she first moved to Saint Tropez. To create this amazing dessert, there are three separate parts to the recipe: the brioche, the pastry cream and the whipped cream.…

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France

Grotte Chauvet 2 at Caverne du Pont d’Arc a Time Warp

April 7, 2020

It took 90 minutes to turn back the clock 36,000 years. The Grotte Chauvet 2 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Caverne du Pont d’Arc. Located in the Ardeche, it’s a quick drive from most locations in the Bouches du Rhône. The site which opened to the public in 2015 includes a 3,500 m2 …

Guest Post · Inspire

Online Watch Now! French Riviera Film Festival Finalists

April 6, 2020

Festival co-founder Nicole Muj shared this great news! Perfectly Provence readers are invited to enjoy from the comfort of their homes the 2019 winning and finalist short films of the 2019 French Riviera Film Festival. French Riviera Film Festival In celebration of short film and short-form content from around the globe, French Riviera Film Festival …

Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

French Cooking for Beginners a Kitchen Essential

April 3, 2020

A New French Cookbook In François de Mélogue’s second cookbook, French Cooking for Beginners, 75+ Classic Recipes to Cook like a Parisian, he invites you on a culinary journey through France. The book appeals to Francophiles and food lovers, but it’s Chef François’ humour and culinary tips that will snag an aspiring cook. Throughout the …

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Villefranche-sur-Mer Gem 1-bedroom holiday rental

Le Petit Bijou is a 1-bedroom apartment on Villefranche's waterfront. The apartment is fully outfitted, ideal for a Riviera holiday.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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2-Bedroom Penthouse in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Extremely private, the Waterfront Penthouse 2-bedroom, 2-bath holiday rental with a panoramic view is a very romantic place.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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Bonnieux - 3 Bedroom Village Apartment

Bonheur en Bonnieux a 1300-square foot, 3-bedroom/2 bathroom, the newly-renovated apartment is located in the village center.

Luberon
Three Bedrooms

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Seaside 2-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche

A sunny waterfront apartment with panoramic views, Plage Privée, is on the top floor of a 1950s art deco building by the beach.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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Cotignac Farm House Holiday Rental for 6

The Old Farm House is a restored farm house in Coitgnac a delightful village in the heart of the Provence Verte in the Var. The home comfortably sleeps 6 people in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration.

Var
Three Bedrooms

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Naturally Beautiful Beeswax Candle

Some things start at the beginning and one example is Origine a gorgeous 100% beeswax candle that is shaped like a behive. Produced in the Apis Cera atelier in Provence this candle burns for approximately 100 hours. Beautiful designed this handcrafted candle is made with 100% pure beeswax and has a cotton wick.

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Provencal Design Cotton Tea Towels

Remember Provence selected these top-quality jacquard cotton tea towels for the absorbant qualities and fun designs. Made in Provence they are quick-drying and make great gifts (sold in sets of three). This version is a tribute to the local drink - Pastis.

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My French Country Home Box

Because travel is not always possible, you can still give beautiful artisan keepsakes from French manufacturers with My French Country Home Box, a curated subscription box.

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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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Lavender Sachet from Provence “Cyprès”

L'AUGUSTE Provence organic lavender sachets featuring a row of cypress trees. These sachets are decorative objects with a delicate soothing fragrance.

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Gorgeous Citrus Pattern Table Linens from Provence

Discover the Cedrat linen pattern this new collection celebrates the "citrus limon" that grows on the French Riviera. The Provencal motif includes tablecloths (of different sizes), napkins, table runners and t-towels. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Great Tote Bag in Cotton String

Bring on warm weather with these Cotton String Bags in three colours (white, tan, and black). Take this tote from My French Country Home box to the market, beach or an evening out. Buy one in each colour, as they are the perfect accessory for Spring and Summer seasons.

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Beeswax Candles in a Traditional Pillar Shape

Handcrafted in Apis Cera's workshop in Provence, Ambroise is a 100% pure beeswax candle pillar produced in a custom mold. A cylindar-shaped candle gets it's name from Saint Ambrose (c. 340 – 397), the archbishop of Milan, who was the protector of beekeepers. Sold in a set of two (2) candles they burn for approximately 36 hours.

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Shower Gel Figs in Summer Fragrance

Made with olive oil from Provence and exclusive fragrances from the perfume capital of France, Grasse. These Rose et Marius liquid soaps are paraben-free and refillable. Try this soap the next time your shower with a scent that will remind you of a fig tree in summer. Found in beautiful 5* hotels and top-quality restaurants.

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Contributors

Navettes de Marseille the Sweet Cookie Tradition

Recipe for a Classic French Apple Tart

Charming Lourmarin Where I Live in Provence

Tarte Tropezienne a Delicious Recipe for Serious Bakers

Grotte Chauvet 2 at Caverne du Pont d’Arc a Time Warp

Online Watch Now! French Riviera Film Festival Finalists

French Cooking for Beginners a Kitchen Essential

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