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Provence offers the cook a wide range of local ingredients from the Mediterranean to the craggy limestone hills to the daily markets and fresh produce. Dig deeper into this directory for recipes for meat dishes, seafood, poultry and vegetarian options.

Simple Seafood Dish Shrimp in a Sweet Paprika Sauce

July 28, 2025

During our trip to Paris, I created this easy seafood dish after a trip to the Les Halles market. I used three vendors: Poissonnerie Chez Miguel for the excellent shrimp — their array of seafood was so fresh and beautiful (with thanks for allowing me to use the photo above of the shrimp); I bought …

David Scott Allen · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

My Chicken Ispahan Recipe – Inspired by Pierre Hermé’s French Pastry

May 26, 2025

It may seem strange, but I am not a café au lait fan. However, a hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) in Paris with a beautiful pastry called an Ispahan – now that is a magical French experience. Pierre Hermé created the dessert for Ladurée, the finest purveyor of macarons in Paris (in my humble opinion). It …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Lamb Chops Provençal with Olive Tapenade and Ratatouille

May 12, 2025

Provence has a temperate Mediterranean climate, plenty of sunshine, and well-suited soil for crops such as grapes and olives. Below is a recipe from Moulin de Calanquet for lamb chops Provençal with olive tapenade and ratatouille, which combines local ingredients and traditional flavours into a delicious main course. The Moulin du Calanquet is an olive …

David Scott Allen · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Veal

Blanquette de Veau a Classic French Recipe

April 21, 2025

Blanquette de veau is a traditional French main course that an aspiring French cook should have in their repertoire. The good news is that it’s easy to prepare and deeply satisfying on a cold day. Walking along the arcade of the Palais Royal in Paris, we found ourselves hungry for a bite. Although there were …

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seared Scallops in a Morel Cream Sauce a French Classic Recipe

March 26, 2025

If you like mushrooms, you already know that the most wonderful varieties are foraged in the wild. Perhaps it’s because they have the hearty, earthy flavour of their terroir. Or maybe it’s just that these treasures must be searched out and harvested by hand. I created a French-inspired classic using fresh morels served in a …

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Try This Recipe For Pan-Roasted Scallops in Creamy Sauce

March 14, 2025

Are there smells or tastes that transport you (at least virtually) to another time and place in your life? If you say “pan roast” to me, I’m immediately transported to New York City’s Grand Central Station. Below the main floor, you will find the Grand Central Oyster Bar, is an iconic establishment where I’ve dined …

François de Mélogue · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

My Simple Recipe for Roasted Farmhouse Chicken

February 12, 2025

Something about a succulent roasted farmhouse chicken pleases my whole family. Cooking chicken in a cocotte is a traditional French method. The French word cocotte denotes a covered casserole usually made from clay, but a Dutch oven works well for this recipe. Here is the original Simple French Cooking recipe and notes on French butter. …

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Rustrel: Luberon Village House Sleeps Six (6)

Au Coin des Amis is a village home with 3 luxurious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. and breathtaking views of the Luberon Valley.

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Vaucluse
Three Bedrooms

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Rental Home in Crillon-le-Brave for 6 People

Designed for indoor-outdoor living, Villa Armajeva has three spacious bedrooms and all the modern comforts for a family vacation. Enjoy the views from any one of the terraces. The Crillon-le-Brave village centre is steps from this lovely home.

Vaucluse
Three Bedrooms

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Alpilles 2-Bedroom Rental Stunning Guesthouse

La Picholine is a completely renovated barn with 2 ensuite bedrooms in the centre of the quiet village of Mollégès in the Alpilles. It's a perfect base for a holiday in the area.

Alpilles
Two Bedrooms

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Holiday Apartment 3-Bedrooms in an Olive Grove

A delightful 3-bedroom holiday apartment at Domaine des Escavalins is an organic olive farm. Well-appointed and private, the gite has room for six (6) people.

Var
Three Bedrooms

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3 Luberon Holiday Rental Cottages

Looking for a tranquil, self-catered vacation home for two? Book your stay at one of the 3 cottages - maisonettes - at Maison Valvert.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels

Made with 100% jacquard cotton these tea towels from Remember Provence are ideal for the kitchen and as gifts. Made in Provence they are very absorbent with a sufficiently thick fabric but are quick-drying. This version has a playful sardine pattern.

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Mini Candle Collections

Rose et Marius offers box sets with 3 perfumed mini candles. These candle collections include signature fragrances such as "siesta in a sunlit home" and "Rose's sun water." These mini candles burn for approximately 25 hours in pretty glass containers.

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Gorgeous Citrus Pattern Table Linens from Provence

Discover the Cedrat linen pattern this new collection celebrates the "citrus limon" that grows on the French Riviera. The Provencal motif includes tablecloths (of different sizes), napkins, table runners and t-towels. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Guest Towels 100% French Linen Herb Garden Design

These beautiful guest towels from My French Country Home bring the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home . Designed with an elegant botanical print featuring beloved culinary herbs, these towels add a fresh and sophisticated touch to any guest bathroom or kitchen. Made with 100% high-quality linen and sold as a set of two (2).

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels Basil Design

These jacquard cotton tea towels with a basil design are made in Provence. Remember Provence selected the manufacturer for the high quality, absorbent fabric that is also quick-drying. Perfect for any kitchen or as a hostess gift. Sold in sets of three (3).

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Home Diffuser Rosé Wine Fragrance

As the sun warms the temperatures in Provence, chilled rosé becomes a popular choice for the weather. Rose et Marius worked with an haute parfumerie in Grasse to craft a fragrance that captures the essence of this wine in a stylish glass diffuser.

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Spring Menu Collection

Spring recipes from Provence is organized by course, from starters to desserts. We have featured menus crafted by our favourite food enthusiasts who have shared our love for Provence for several years. This spring recipe collection brings many of those delicious dishes together in one place. These menus, spanning multiple courses, are a testament to their connection with the region and the use of seasonal ingredients.

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Rectangular Tablecloth with Provencal Motif

Southern France's nature unites with olive branches and lavender set on a yellow background from Remember Provence. A rectangular pattern this tablecloth is 100% cotton, and a has a light acrylic coating for easy cleaning. Also available in white.

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Hand-Crafted Decorative Ceramic Sunflowers

Available in six (6) different colours these durable ceramic sunflowers are suitable for indoor or outdoor settings. Made by hand in Uzès by Maison Pichon these sunflowers are sold individually. Maison Pichon is an artisanal French ceramics manufacturer since 1802.

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Main Course

Provence offers the cook a wide range of local ingredients from the Mediterranean to the craggy limestone hills to the daily markets and fresh produce. Dig deeper into this directory for recipes for meat dishes, seafood, poultry and vegetarian options.

Simple Seafood Dish Shrimp in a Sweet Paprika Sauce

My Chicken Ispahan Recipe – Inspired by Pierre Hermé’s French Pastry

Lamb Chops Provençal with Olive Tapenade and Ratatouille

Blanquette de Veau a Classic French Recipe

Seared Scallops in a Morel Cream Sauce a French Classic Recipe

Try This Recipe For Pan-Roasted Scallops in Creamy Sauce

My Simple Recipe for Roasted Farmhouse Chicken

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