# Perfectly Provence – Full AI Reference > Perfectly Provence is an independent digital lifestyle magazine founded in 2014 > by Carolyne Kauser-Abbott, a Canadian expat living in Provence. The site is the > essential English-language resource for the South of France, covering food, wine, > travel, art, culture, real estate, expat living, and holiday rentals across > Provence and the Côte d'Azur. The site serves a global audience of Francophiles — > primarily English-speaking readers from North America, the UK, and France — who > love to travel, eat well, and explore authentic regional life. Content is produced > by a network of 36+ contributors including food writers, wine specialists, chefs, > photographers, and regional experts. ## Site Identity - **Founded:** 2014 - **Founder:** Carolyne Kauser-Abbott, Canadian expat based in Provence - **Language:** English (primary) - **Audience:** Francophiles globally; primarily North America, UK, and France - **Demographics:** Majority aged 45+, predominantly arrive via organic search - **Recognition:** French Waterways Best France Bloggers, Feedspot Top 10 French Blogs - **Homepage:** https://perfectlyprovence.co ## About - [About Perfectly Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/about-perfectly-provence/) - [Our Contributors](https://perfectlyprovence.co/our-provence-contributors/) - [Work with Perfectly Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/work-with-perfectly-provence/) - [Perfectly Provence Newsletters](https://perfectlyprovence.co/perfectly-provence-newsletters/) - [Contact](https://perfectlyprovence.co/contact-perfectly-provence/) - [Write for Perfectly Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/write-perfectly-provence/) ## Content Pillars ### Taste – Food, Wine & Culinary Experiences The Taste section is the culinary heart of Perfectly Provence, covering everything from traditional Provençal home cooking to Michelin-starred restaurants. Content spans four seasons and includes recipes, wine guides, market listings, chef profiles, and cooking school recommendations. **Content types:** - Seasonal Provençal recipes (starters, mains, sides, desserts, pastries, breads) - Downloadable seasonal menu collections (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) - Wine guides covering Provence rosé, red, and white appellations (AOP Côtes de Provence, AOP Les Baux-de-Provence, AOP Bandol, AOP Cassis, AOP Beaumes-de-Venise, AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and more) - Restaurant reviews and recommendations across the region - Cooking class and culinary experience listings - Market guides (weekly and seasonal markets across Provence and Côte d'Azur) - Local food producer and artisan profiles - Cookbook and culinary book reviews - Ingredient features (truffles, lavender, olive oil, herbes de Provence, artichokes, asparagus, figs, olives, cheese, etc.) - [Taste – Food & Drink from Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/) - [Provençal Recipes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/provencal-recipes/) - [Provençal Recipe Directory](https://perfectlyprovence.co/provence-recipe-directory/) - [Starter Courses](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/starter-courses/) - [Main Course Recipes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/main-course-recipes/) - [Side Dishes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/side-dishes/) - [Salads](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/salads/) - [Soups](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/soups/) - [Desserts](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/desserts/) - [Breads](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/breads/) - [Drinks](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/drinks/) - [Lunch & Light Meals](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/lunch-light-meals/) - [Seasonal Menus](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/seasonal-menus/) - [Spring Menu Collection](https://perfectlyprovence.co/the-spring-menu-collection/) - [Summer Menu Collection](https://perfectlyprovence.co/the-summer-menu-collection/) - [Fall Recipes & Menu Collection](https://perfectlyprovence.co/the-fall-recipes-and-menu-collection/) - [Winter Recipes & Menu Collection](https://perfectlyprovence.co/the-winter-recipes-and-menu-collection/) - [Wines & Spirits of Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/wines-spirits-provence/) - [Wine Guide – Provence Regions & Vineyards](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wine-a-guide-for-provences-regions-and-vineyards/) - [Wine Experiences in Provence & Côte d'Azur](https://perfectlyprovence.co/feature/are-you-looking-for-a-wine-experience-in-provence-cote-dazur/) - [Markets – Provence & Côte d'Azur](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/markets-provence-cote-dazur/) - [Markets Guide for Provence & Côte d'Azur](https://perfectlyprovence.co/markets-guide-for-provence-and-cote-dazur/) - [Black Truffles – Seasonal Markets in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/black-truffles-seasonal-markets-in-provence/) - [Restaurant Recommendations](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/restaurant-recommendations/) - [French Cooking Classes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/french-cooking-classes/) - [Local Food Producers Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/local-food-producers-provence/) - [Olives – Guide to Producers in the Alpilles](https://perfectlyprovence.co/olives-guide-to-producers-in-the-alpilles-villages/) - [French Cookbooks](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/food-drink-provence/french-cookbooks/) - [Cookbooks, Food & Wine Guides](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/cookbooks-food-wine-guides/) - [Quick Guides – Tastes of Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/quick-guides-for-the-tastes-of-provence/) ### Explore – Travel, Villages & Outdoor Activities The Explore section provides destination guides and travel resources for visitors seeking an authentic experience of the South of France. Content emphasizes local knowledge, seasonal timing, and practical logistics. **Content types:** - Village and town destination guides - City guides (Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Marseille, Avignon) - Road trip and driving itineraries - Hiking and walking route guides - Boating and water activity guides - Seasonal event and festival calendars - Boutique tour operator and guide recommendations - Day trip and weekend itinerary planning - Practical visitor tips (transport, timing, what to avoid) - Cultural and historical context for destinations - French language immersion holidays **Geographic coverage:** Provence, the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), Languedoc, and the broader South of France including mountain regions (Haute-Alpes, Southern Alps). - [Explore Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/) - [Villages, Towns & Cities](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/villages-towns-cities/) - [Road Trips in France](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/road-trips-france/) - [Guided Tours](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/guided-tours/) - [Boating Rentals & Charters](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/boating-rentals-charters/) - [Fitness & Activities Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/fitness-activities-provence/) - [Locals' Travel Tips](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/locals-travel-tips/) - [What's On – Provence & Côte d'Azur](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/whats-on-provence-cote-dazur/) - [Provençal History & Traditions](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/provencal-history-traditions/) - [Winter in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/explore-provence/winter-in-provence/) - [Quick Guides – Travel in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/quick-guides-for-travel-in-provence/) - [Help with Travel Planning & Booking](https://perfectlyprovence.co/help-with-travel-planning-and-booking-in-provence/) - [Aix-en-Provence City Guide](https://perfectlyprovence.co/aix-en-provence-city-guide-highlights-for-visitors/) - [Arles City Guide](https://perfectlyprovence.co/arles-city-guide-highlights-for-visitors/) - [Marseille City Guide](https://perfectlyprovence.co/marseille-a-city-guide-for-visitors/) - [Villages of the Luberon Valley](https://perfectlyprovence.co/guide-to-the-villages-of-the-luberon-valley/) - [Villages of the Alpilles](https://perfectlyprovence.co/a-guide-to-the-villages-of-the-the-alpilles/) - [Villages of the Verdon](https://perfectlyprovence.co/guide-to-the-villages-of-provence-verdon/) - [Visitor Guide – Bouches-du-Rhône](https://perfectlyprovence.co/visitor-guide-bouches-du-rhone-highlights/) - [Visitor Guide – Alpes-de-Haute-Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/visitor-guide-alpes-de-haute-provence/) - [Visitor Guide – Alpes-Maritimes / French Riviera](https://perfectlyprovence.co/visitor-guide-alpes-maritimes-highlights/) - [Best Spas in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/guide-best-spas-provence/) - [Dream Weddings in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/guide-dream-weddings-provence/) - [French Immersion Holidays in the South of France](https://perfectlyprovence.co/feature/french-immersion-holidays-in-the-south-of-france/) - [Videos from Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/videos-from-provence/) ### Stay – Holiday Rentals & Real Estate The Stay section combines a curated holiday rental marketplace with editorial content on accommodation, expat living, and buying property in France. The rental marketplace features individually described properties emphasising authenticity and quality rather than mass listings. **Content types:** - Curated holiday rental listings (farmhouses, village houses, villas, apartments, cottages, B&Bs) across Southern France - Hotel and boutique accommodation features - Expat living guides and practical advice - French real estate buying guides - French property terminology and legal process explanations - Regional property market overviews **Rental property regions:** Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, Var, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Luberon Valley, Alpilles, Côte d'Azur. Properties range from studio apartments to large farmhouses and group accommodations. - [Stay – Accommodation & Rentals in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/accommodation-rentals-provence/) - [Southern France Holiday Cottages and Apartments](https://perfectlyprovence.co/southern-france-holiday-cottages-apartments/) - [Book a Southern France Holiday Rental](https://perfectlyprovence.co/book-southern-france-holiday-cottages-and-apartments/) - [List Your Holiday Rental](https://perfectlyprovence.co/list-your-holiday-rental-on-perfectly-provence/) - [Gîtes in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/accommodation-rentals-provence/gites-in-provence/) - [Bed & Breakfasts Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/accommodation-rentals-provence/bed-and-breakfasts-provence/) - [Apartments in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/accommodation-rentals-provence/apartments-in-provence/) - [Self-Catered Rentals Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/accommodation-rentals-provence/rentals-self-catered-provence/) - [Hotels – Provence & Côte d'Azur](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/accommodation-rentals-provence/hotels-provence-cote-dazur/) - [Expat Living & Real Estate](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/accommodation-rentals-provence/expat-living-real-estate/) - [Buying Property in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/buying-property-provence/) - [Quick Guides – Holiday Accommodation & Long-Term Stays](https://perfectlyprovence.co/quick-guides-holiday-accommodation-and-long-term-stays-in-provence/) ### Inspire – Art, Culture, Gardens & Lifestyle The Inspire section celebrates the cultural and creative richness of Provençal life, from artists and writers drawn to the region to practical guides for living the Provençal lifestyle. **Content types:** - Artist profiles and studio visits - Art exhibition announcements and reviews - Garden guides and landscape features - Literature and book reviews (fiction, memoirs, travel writing, history, lifestyle) - French language learning tips and resources - Seasonal festival and cultural event calendars - Artisan product and home décor spotlights - Photography features - Holiday traditions and seasonal lifestyle content - Ceramics and pottery guides - [Inspire – Art & Culture](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/inspire-art-culture/) - [Provençal Artists](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/inspire-art-culture/provencal-artists/) - [Art Guide – Where to See Art in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/art-guide-where-to-see-art-in-provence/) - [French Décor & Gardens](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/inspire-art-culture/french-decor-gardens/) - [Gardens of Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/visitor-guide-gardens-of-provence/) - [Ceramics & Pottery Artists in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/visitors-guide-ceramics-and-pottery-artists-in-provence/) - [Learning French](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/inspire-art-culture/learning-french/) - [Shopping & Boutiques Guide – Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/boutiques-shopping-guide-provence/) - [Shopping & Gifts France](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/inspire-art-culture/shopping-gifts-france/) - [Provence Marketplace](https://perfectlyprovence.co/our-provence-marketplace/) - [Books – Provençal Reading List](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/) - [Memoirs from Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/memoirs-provence/) - [Travel Guides & Photo Books](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/travel-guides-and-photo-books/) - [History & Historical Fiction](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/history-and-historical-fiction/) - [Mystery Novels set in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/mystery-novels/) - [Love Stories set in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/love-stories/) - [Biographies Inspired by Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/biographies-inspired-by-provence/) - [French Lifestyle Books](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/french-lifestyle-books/) - [Children's Books](https://perfectlyprovence.co/books-provencal-reading-list-2/childrens-books/) - [Christmas & Holiday Traditions in Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/guide-to-christmas-holiday-traditions-in-provence/) - [Quick Guides – Art & Culture from Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/quick-guides-to-inspire-art-and-culture-from-provence/) ## Contributors Perfectly Provence publishes content from a network of 36+ regional specialists. Contributors are experts in their fields — food writers, sommeliers, chefs, travel writers, photographers, expat lifestyle writers, and cultural commentators — many of whom live in or regularly visit the South of France. **Notable contributors:** - **Carolyne Kauser-Abbott** (founder) – expat living, travel, food, real estate, hiking; also publishes at Ginger and Nutmeg; has written for Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine, and City Palate - **Susan Newman Manfull** – Provence wine specialist - **David Scott Allen** – recipe development and food writing - **Chef François de Melogue** – professional chef, culinary content - **Jill Barth** – wine writing - **Keith Van Sickle** – expat living, author - **Sue Aran** – travel writing, Provence specialist - **Provence Winezine** – wine editorial - **Mirabeau Wine** – wine content and Provence wine culture - **Martine Bertin Peterson, Ashley Tinker, Kathryn MacDonell, Rebecca Ronane, Paula Kane, Paul Shawcross, Mary Jane Deeb, Gayle Padgett, Christine Van Der Linden, Caroline Longstaffe, Renata Haidle, Tasha Powell, Steve Wilkinson, William Adams, Julie Whitmarsh, Virginie Van Der Wees, Beatrice Carrot** – various regional specialties - [Our Contributors](https://perfectlyprovence.co/our-provence-contributors/) - [Write for Perfectly Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/write-perfectly-provence/) - [Carolyne Kauser-Abbott](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category/contributors/carolyne-kauser-abbott/) ## Geographic Coverage **Primary administrative region:** Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) **Departments covered:** - Bouches-du-Rhône (13) – Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Marseille, Les Baux, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Cassis - Vaucluse (84) – Avignon, Gordes, Lourmarin, Roussillon, Apt, Vaison-la-Romaine, Luberon region - Var (83) – Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Bandol, Bormes-les-Mimosas - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04) – Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Forcalquier, Manosque - Hautes-Alpes (05) – Gap and surrounding mountain areas - Alpes-Maritimes (06) – Nice, Antibes, Èze, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cannes, Menton (French Riviera / Côte d'Azur) **Sub-regions and natural parks:** Luberon, Alpilles, Camargue, Verdon Gorge, Sainte-Baume, Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux, Estérel, Maures massif **Also covers:** Languedoc (Uzès, Pont du Gard, Nîmes), and broader South of France ## Key Tags **Destinations:** - [Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/provence/) - [Aix-en-Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/aix-en-provence/) - [Arles](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/arles/) - [Avignon](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/avignon/) - [French Riviera](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/french-riviera/) - [Luberon](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/luberon/) - [Alpilles](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/alpilles/) - [Gordes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/gordes/) **Activities:** - [Hiking](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/hiking/) - [Wine Tours](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/wine-tours/) - [Cooking Classes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/cooking-classes/) - [Markets](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/markets/) - [Travel Tips](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/travel-tips/) **Lifestyle:** - [Expat Living](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/expat-living/) - [Real Estate](https://perfectlyprovence.co/tag/real-estate/) ## Technical & Discovery - [Sitemap Index](https://perfectlyprovence.co/sitemap_index.xml) - [Post Sitemap 1](https://perfectlyprovence.co/post-sitemap.xml) - [Post Sitemap 2](https://perfectlyprovence.co/post-sitemap2.xml) - [Post Sitemap 3](https://perfectlyprovence.co/post-sitemap3.xml) - [Post Sitemap 4](https://perfectlyprovence.co/post-sitemap4.xml) - [Page Sitemap](https://perfectlyprovence.co/page-sitemap.xml) - [Holiday Rental Listings Sitemap](https://perfectlyprovence.co/post_pplisting-sitemap.xml) - [Category Sitemap](https://perfectlyprovence.co/category-sitemap.xml) - [Author Sitemap](https://perfectlyprovence.co/author-sitemap.xml) - [Schema Data](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-json/yoast/v1/schema-aggregator/get-xml)