Discover Aix-en-Provence with an expert!
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Locals Travel Tips“Provence appeals to so many because the region offers something for everyone.
From sea to sky, from mountains to meadows,
from history to contemporary, it is an endless canvas.”
Esteemed writer Carolyne Kauser-Abbott’s perspectives about Provence. Visit the stunning city of Aix-en-Provence with her here…..
Carolyne is the author of three wonderful blogs; Perfectly Provence is my favourite. Carolyne grew up in Montreal and describes herself as someone with France in her soul. Early in her career, as a fluent French speaker, she spent five months in Paris but left knowing she was destined to return.
Continue reading for travel tips—a list of must-see sights, museums, markets and places to eat in Aix-en-Provence.
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