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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Dining at Château des Alpilles in St-Rémy-de-Provence and Feel like Royalty

August 17, 2026
On a warm evening, there’s no better place for a special meal than Château des Alpilles in St-Rémy-de-Provence. It’s a hotel-restaurant that has been delighting visitors since the 19th century. A Spectacular Setting It’s not just that the food is delicious; the setting is spectacular, too. You arrive via a long driveway bordered by century-old
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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Small Town Fine Dining Experience in Maillane in Provence’s Alpilles

June 22, 2026
For fine dining in a comfortable setting, it’s hard to beat Maison Bernard in Maillane. The chef, thirty-something Jérémy Scalia, has already been honoured with a Michelin star for his work at Hotel Tourrel in St-Rémy-de-Provence. Now with his own restaurant, Scalia offers Mediterranean-Provençal cuisine, featuring local, seasonal ingredients and an emphasis on seafood. He
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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Ashley Tinker’s Stunning Painting Exhibition Brings Sunflowers to Life in the Alpilles

June 16, 2026
Are you passionate about wine and art? Ashley Tinker, known as @curiousprovence on Instagram, presents her latest exhibition at Domaine de la Vallongue. Her canvases are displayed on the walls of the boutique at this picturesque vineyard in the Alpilles until August 31. Visit Domaine de la Vallongue to sample wines, purchase olive oil from
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Keith Van Sickle · Local Food Producers · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Distillery Tasting Room Enjoying the Flavours of Provence in the Alpilles

April 27, 2026
Last year, noted St-Rémy restaurateurs Julien and Émilie Martinat decided to embark on a new adventure. They sold their restaurant and started a distillery dedicated to the flavors of Provence. Their Distillerie des Alpilles (the Alpilles are a local mountain range) launched its first product in June, a thirst-quenching pastis with local flavours like thyme
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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Creative Inspiration in Provence: Visit an Artist’s Studio in the Alpilles

March 6, 2026
Meeting Ashley Tinker was a chance encounter. I had nine girlfriends visit Provence from Calgary, Alberta — yes, nine! It was crazy and fun. Ashley and her now husband, Robin, were caretakers at the rental. At that time, Ashley, a creative person, had just launched her blog “Curious Provence.” We try to visit her studio
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Discover Provence’s Beautiful Olive Groves: Your Ultimate Guide to the Alpilles

October 17, 2025
If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving, cycling, or walking tour around the Alpilles villages is a “must-do” while in Provence. We begin this olive-focused driving tour of the Alpilles in Eyguières on the far eastern side of the range. Follow this driving tour clockwise to Aureille, Mouriès, Maussane, and the entire
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