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Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this collection, designed with simplicity in mind, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

 Stay Fit

Discover how to stay fit in Provence. It is not really a secret how the French maintain their weight, they are active people. The Mediterranean dictates the climate in Provence. Sunny skies are the norm all year (300+ days a year). Summers are hot and dry. Winters cooler, wetter but mild. The beautiful landscapes beg for you to active and fit while you explore hiking, biking, climbing and much more.

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Explore · Learning French · Stay Fit · Virginie Van Der Wees

Hiking Mont Sainte-Victoire in Provence and Learning French

December 6, 2024
David joined Virginie and her family for a French immersion homestay in July. He wanted to incorporate some sporty challenges while learning French so Virginie suggested hiking to the summit of Mont Sainte Victoire. David wrote the following bilingual text as an exercise to test his written French. Find out more about French immersion holidays …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit · Winter in Provence

Thinking of Skiing in France? Head to Provence’s Southern Alps

November 29, 2024
Whether you are a keen skier, you probably recognize famous French ski resorts such as Val d’Isère, Courchevel, Chamonix, Méribel and Megève. It may surprise some people that besides lavender and rosé, Provence has several ski resorts readily accessible from major centres such as Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Nice. So, if you are thinking of a …
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