Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Explore the 9 Hilltop Villages in the Pays de Fayence July 13, 2021Discover the Pays de Fayence The Pays de Fayence is only a 30-minute drive from Saint-Raphaël. The area is a quiet contrast to the busy Mediterranean coast. With its perched villages and unspoilt natural setting, this region of Provence remains anchored to the past. There are nine (9) hilltop villages in the foothills of the …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Un Automne en Pays de Fayence Captures the Heart of Provence April 26, 2021With non-essential travel to France restricted due to Covid-19, soulmates Catherine Karnow (National Geographic photographer) and Gilles Portaz (geography and history professor) spent a year apart. Finally, thanks to the “love visa,” a compassionate entry permit for non-married couples, they were reunited in Provence in November 2020. They got reacquainted while touring the Pays de …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste Lorgues Coffee Roasters Crafting Great Coffee in Provence July 10, 2020An hour from glamourous St. Tropez on the French Riviera, and about the same distance from the chic city of art and water Aix-en-Provence, Lorgues sits in the heart of the Var. There are many reasons to visit Lorgues, but freshly, roasted coffee was not one of them until recently. A Bit about Lorgues Vineyards …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Find Out Why You Should Spend a Sunday in Toulon June 21, 2017Sunday is an ideal time to visit Toulon as the traffic is lighter, it’s easier to park, and the market is in full swing. It’s a good market, with the top part being North African stalls, leading down to the fruit and veg section and ending in clothes near the harbour. Visit this port city …Continue Reading