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 Local Food Producers

Provence has always been a society deeply-rooted in agriculture, and local food producers continue to feed both the population, and the economy. The “100-mile” diet might have been invented with Provence in mind. The arable land, water sources, and plentiful sunshine produce seasonal crops. Learn about the fresh, raw ingredients and regional producers who turn them into delicious bites.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Discover Provence’s Beautiful Olive Groves: Your Ultimate Guide to the Alpilles

October 17, 2025
If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving, cycling, or walking tour around the Alpilles villages is a “must-do” while in Provence. We begin this olive-focused driving tour of the Alpilles in Eyguières on the far eastern side of the range. Follow this driving tour clockwise to Aureille, Mouriès, Maussane, and the entire …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

The Summer Truffle Festival in Aups is a Culinary Treat – Don’t Miss Out!

June 23, 2025
Located between the Mediterranean coast and the Alps, the village of Aups sits at 505 metres (1,657 ft). Considered the capital of the Haut-Var, this mid-sized town has a population of roughly 2200 residents. However, on a busy summer weekend, Aups attracts many visitors. It is considered the “gateway” to the Verdon Regional Natural Park, …
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Keith Van Sickle · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provence’s Tasty Cavaillon Melons Achieve IGP Protected Status

May 5, 2025
After a complicated process that took eight long years, on February 12, 2025, the European Commission granted the Melon de Cavaillon its coveted IGP designation. IGP laws (Indication Géographique Protégée) mean that only products from a certain geographic area, following strict rules, can carry the label. It guarantees quality and authenticity for the consumer and …
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Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provence’s Tranquil Escape: Goat Farming in the South

April 3, 2025
Have you ever considered leaving your familiar lifestyle for a new adventure in a beautiful location such as Provence? Edith Sellier and her husband took that leap. They traded their household appliance store in Liège, Belgium, for a life as goat farmers in picturesque Provence, just east of the perfume capital of Grasse. They have …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

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

March 25, 2025
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 near Aix-en-Provence, these sweets are …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Discover the Olive Oil Producers of the Alpilles a Driving Tour by Village

November 1, 2024
“The origin of the olive tree is lost in time, coinciding and mingling with the expansion of the Mediterranean civilizations which for centuries governed the destiny of mankind and left their imprint on Western culture.” ~ International Olive Council Olives of Provence If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving or cycling tour …
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