Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Miriam Hartmann an Artistic Journey to Provence August 10, 2020Born in Kiel, Germany, a meandering path led Miriam Hartmann to her artist’s atelier in the village of Ménerbes. Why Provence? Over 15 years ago, Miriam Hartmann stood on the terrace of a modest studio in the Provencal village of Maubec. Gazing at Mont Ventoux, she had an overwhelming feeling that she was home. Inspired …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Step back in time Hotel de Caumont in Aix August 12, 2015You can almost hear the clip-clop of the horses’ hooves maneuvering their master’s carriages on the cobblestones. Glance through the majestic iron gates into the cour d’honneur at l’Hôtel de Caumont and let the elegant limestone façade transport you to another era. The grand entrance was unique even in the chic Quartier Mazarin in Aix-en-Provence. …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Massage and Aromatherapy at Home in Provence December 6, 2019Relax at Home Flairesse is the name of Claire McAlpine’s company. She offers massage and aromatherapy treatments in the comfort of your home in Provence. How did you land on this name? “Flair was a nickname my friends called me at university, and ‘esse’ from Latin means existence, the essence of being. So Flairesse is …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Roquefort les Pins Easy Living on the French Riviera June 26, 2020After living in nine countries, Phoebe Thomas considers herself a career expat, “Where I was born doesn’t help clarify anything, it just complicates things! Born in Paris but moved when two weeks old so not exactly a Parisienne! Pure coincidence that I’m now married to a Frenchman and living in France. I have three passports, …Continue Reading