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Kids en Provence

What a treasure trove of information this is. If you have children, grandchildren or visitors due, you need to arm yourself with this 148-page guide produced by La Provence. It not only gives you loads of ideas, but also has opening times and costings to save you researching. Family Holidays …

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Discover Absolutely Southern France

Nancy McGee installed herself in France some 30-odd years ago. A Canadian by birth she speaks both official languages (French and English) thanks to her French-Canadian mother. Nancy says that growing up in Baie Comeau, Quebec for those who do not know the geography is “ Basically not very far …

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Bellets Portes Ouvertes #WinesofProvence#Bellet #Nice @RivieraGrape
TasteThe Riviera GrapevineWines and Spirits of Provence

Bellet’s Portes Ouvertes: A Practical Guide

Whilst regular readers will be more familiar with the subject of Nice’s own Bellet vineyards, it’s not every day that the vineyards in the hills of Nice throw open their doors for a weekend of complimentary tastings. Via:: The Riviera Grapevine

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Marasino – New Italian in Aix-en-Provence

It’s hard judging a restaurant from the outside. Some look tiny and are tiny….others are deceptive. And the new ‘Marasino’ is one such. The small terrace, next to the Hotel St Christophe near the Rotonde, gives no clue as to the large number of seats inside.

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Chocolate cake #Food Styling #afoodstylistslife @VivaldoGroup
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Food Styling Photo Workshop in Provence

Your photos of market produce failed to capture the moment. Did the picture of your perfect soufflé fall flat? The ice cream melted in the bowl before you got back to your camera! Good news! There is now hope for your food photography bundled together with a glorious trip to …

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Aix-en-Provence: Local Artist Cécile Colombo Shows Paintings and Ceramics

The delightful little Galerie Maison Dauphine is exhibiting the work of Cécile Colombo from Saturday May 30th – June 20th. You can also meet the artist on Saturday 30th at a special Café Rencontre which runs from 10:00-16:00hrs. Alternatively, catch up with her paintings and ceramics at the forthcoming Salon.

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Alfred Lombard Marseille @RegardsProvence
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Alfred Lombard in Marseille – Striking Local Colourist

Who is Alfred Lombard? I wondered as I visited the Musée Regards de Provence in Marseille this week. It’s a special experience here in the south of France to discover painters, often local, mainly little-known, who turns out to be quite thrilling. And Alfred Lombard is one such. He had …

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Roman Baths at Greoux-les-Bains @unxplorer Provence
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The Magic of the Roman Baths at Greoux-les-Bains

Midway through my five magical weeks in Provence with my family, I needed a break. Don’t laugh, but traveling is hard. There’s the culture shock. And speaking French, which we all can, but it’s still pretty taxing. Then I traveled to Italy with my mother and her friend. So, by …

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Colorado du Provence
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Pizza in the Colorado

By David Taylor At the Colorado Provençal, near Rustrel is the Pizzaria du Colorado, family run and always busy especially with locals who also use the bar, the inside is warm and cosy with lots of tables, outside is a vast terrace, great in summer and at lunchtime after hiking …

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Provence 1970 #Provence #Books @MaryJaneDeeb
Books on ProvenceInspireMary Jane Deeb

Book Review: Provence 1970

Are you a foodie? A Provence lover? A Francophile? If so, Provence 1970 is a book you might want to add to your reading list. Mary Jane Deeb shares her review of Luke Barr’s, Provence 1970: M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard and the Reinvention of American Taste, New York: …

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