National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow’s fabulous photo workshop in Provence, which will take place from June 1 to 11, 2025, is now open for registration! These workshops have space for eight (8) guests. Picture Perfect Provence Catherine Karnow is a talented photographer who designs and leads some of the world’s …

Femmes Artistes Musée Mougins (FAMM) is a new chapter in the career of Christian Levett, who created the very impressive Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins, which opened in 2011. The classic art collection included a mix of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman works with modern pieces inspired by the classical world. …

If you’ve never considered the possibility that wine might not be vegan, you’re certainly not alone. While the primary ingredients of wine, like grape juice and yeast, are inherently vegan, the winemaking process commonly involves fining agents, typically of animal origin. Vegan-certified wine contains no animal-derived substances or by-products in …

Just an hour north of Cannes, nestled in the rolling hills, lies the enchanting La Réserve des Monts d’Azur. This natural reserve offers a perfect getaway for families, couples, and friends looking to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the Provencal wilderness. Accessible via a picturesque route, this park …

Students who join me in Provence for a French immersion experience want to improve their French and explore the region. Our home and Mas de Trois Pins studio are in Rousset, a village near Mont Sainte Victoire. This article highlights a few of the hiking trails on this mountain. It …

Fall Events and Festivals in Provence As the temperatures drop in Provence during the autumn, restaurant menus move towards heartier dishes. Enjoy slow-roasted meat (lamb, wild boar, bull (taureaux), rabbit, fowl) with herbes de Provence and seasonal root vegetables. These recipes pair well with well-balanced red wine blends from the …

Playing around with this recipe for paella (Arroz con Pollo) took me years to perfect. Paella is a Spanish dish from the Valencian Community but is often found in Provencal markets. The exact ingredients are up to the chef, but this version was inspired by Jacques Pépin’s Arroz con Pollo, …

At the heart of Uzès lies the Place aux Herbes, a bustling square that has been the town’s marketplace since the Middle Ages. Designed initially with houses built in the square, the place was later divided into small markets for vegetables, oxen, and chestnuts. Since the 19th century, the Place …

Ruby Boukabou is an entertainer and a seasoned writer/reporter focusing on travel, culture, and lifestyle. She lives in Paris part-time. Ruby attends the annual Cannes Film Festival and interviews key event organizers between watching the movies and movie stars on the red carpet. As a regular attendee at the annual …

Hot summer days are precisely when you want an easy recipe that requires no cooking, a few fresh ingredients and a blender. The recipe for Cucumber Gazpacho with Culinary Lavender found below comes from ElsaLenthal.com and is republished with her permission. Lavender Craftsmanship in Provence Elsa Lenthal founded Fuseaux de …