Download Our Summer Menu Collection

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.

 Shopping & Gifts

French designed and manufactured gift ideas for friends and family. Handcrafted souvenirs from your trip. Read about local traditional crafts and artisanal products. Shop for fashion and beauty items that you cannot find at home.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

The Fragrance of Aix-en-Provence Bottled by Rose et Marius

September 6, 2022
How can you capture the spirit of a city in perfume? That was likely the question that Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard, the founder of Rose et Marius, a luxury perfume creator, asked herself. In collaboration with the Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence (tourism office), Rose et Marius created a unique fragrance that is the “Emblem of Aix-en-Provence… Like …
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Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Quality French Table Linens Made in Provence

August 12, 2022
It isn’t easy (for me) to walk by a market vendor in Provence that carries table linens without at least a quick stop. The array of bright colours and attractive patterns are like a magnet drawing me in close – even though I should know better! Unfortunately, these products (table cloths, napkins, runners, etc.) are …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Curated Shopping for Made in France Our Provencal Marketplace

June 10, 2022
A collection of handcrafted and limited production French products. Recognizing the effort that artists put into their chosen creative path, we hope that this virtual space opens the doors to those workshops. So please take a glimpse into the artists’ studios and read their stories. The Perfectly Provence marketplace links you directly to their websites, …
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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Shopping & Gifts

Sweet Treats, Food and Easter Traditions in Provence

April 6, 2022
The following article on Easter traditions in Provence is an excerpt from Marie Helene, the founder of Remember Provence. Online store Remember Provence sells Provencal-themed housewares, gift items and culinary ingredients to customers worldwide. In 2013, the French company relaunched the website and moved product sales to an entirely Internet-based store. Easter in Provence The …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

L’AUGUSTE Provence Beautiful Accessories from Watercolours

March 14, 2022
At L’AUGUSTE Provence, showcasing the Provencal countryside always starts with an image. Finding endless inspiration in Provence’s landscapes, local traditions, and exceptional French craftsmanship, the three founders (Laure, Stéphanie, and Caroline) launched L’AUGUSTE Provence in 2021. These friends combined their expertise to turn Laure’s watercolour paintings into attractive, practical accessories. What’s in a Name? More …
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