Search Results for: lourmarin

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Souvenirs to Take Home from Provence

March 16, 2020

What should I take home from Provence? Expect a sensory overload on your first (and every) visit to Provence. In mid-summer, purple-blue lavender rows contour the landscape. Market stalls brim with seasonal produce from blood-red cherries in the spring to the makings for ratatouille in late summer. Then there is the savoury aroma of chickens

Continue Reading

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

December 20, 2019

Holiday Wishes! The holidays are here, and it’s time to wish everyone Merry Christmas – Joyeux Noël and all the best for this joyful season. However, before we head out on a little technology break, it’s time to acknowledge all our terrific contributors. Time Out in Provence – What’s On Ashley Tinker is a Canadian

Continue Reading

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

Winter in Provence Events Calendar 2020

November 28, 2019

Winter Festivals and Events in Provence What is winter like in Provence? It’s a good question. So, many images of the South of France are summer scenes; ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation and beautiful people in enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention on social media channels,

Continue Reading

Boutiques: a Shopping Guide for Provence

November 27, 2019

Made in Provence Before you leave, make sure to fill your suitcase with some of these signature products: Herbes de Provence Fleur de Sel Savon de Marseille Lavender Products Printed Fabrics Olive Oil However, buyer beware! Although you will find these products in local markets, they may be imported and not made in Provence (or

Continue Reading

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

7 Days in Provence Highlights for Trip Planning

November 26, 2019

A Week in Provence Key to a great holiday in Provence (or anywhere) is striking a balance between activity and downtime. We have been fortunate to have many friends visit the region. Of course, we like to think it all about us, but the reality is Provence is magnetic. After observing several families and multiple

Continue Reading

Holiday Gift Guide for the Home from Provence

November 21, 2019

Discover our Holiday Gift Guide for the Home (table, cooking, décor and more) from the South of France. Provencal Gifts for the Home Table: There is nothing quite like the holidays for meals with friends and family, and festive table settings are a great way to set the mood. Provencal fabrics – les Indiennes –

Continue Reading

Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Paula Kane

Provencal Rituals Rediscovering the Cultural Norms

November 19, 2019

By Paula Kane I am a big fan of ritual. Simple or complex, I believe they are good for keeping us grounded in something bigger than ourselves. I have mini rituals I do every day, but when I get to France, I crash right into a whole different set of them. When arriving in a

Continue Reading