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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review: Riviera Dreaming by Maureen Emerson

September 18, 2019

Maureen Emerson and her husband spent in the South of France for 22 years. Although, that had not been their original plan. Born in Britain, Maureen has travelled extensively and lived on several continents. They are settled back in the United Kingdom. However, she says that she misses friends in France and the colours of

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Biographies Inspired by Provence

September 4, 2019

Please click on the book cover images or titles to place your order. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases. Note: If you purchase a book via these links, we receive a small commission that does not impact your price. Elizabeth David: A Mediterranean Passion by Lisa Chaney is an entertaining biography

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Explore · Laura Snoek · Villages Towns and Cities

Ideas for Visiting Antibes with Kids

August 19, 2019

Kid-Friendly Antibes The French Riviera has a reputation for being the playground of the rich and famous. Whether that is the case can be disputed, but the significant number of mega-yachts and fancy cars certainly fuels the impression. The Côte d’Azur’s high roller image might cause some families to hesitate before booking a holiday. However,

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Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Luxury Entertainment in the South of France

August 15, 2019

Luxury Entertainment Luxury living and Provence go hand in hand: the region boasts incredible scenery, beaches, weather, food, wine, and so much more. But the area is also home to some fantastic entertainment options. If you’re looking to indulge in some of the finer things in life, here is a shortlist of the best of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Vallauris the Centre for Pottery on the French Riviera

August 14, 2019

The following article is a re-post of the original written by Marie-Helene the owner of online boutique Remember Provence. She spends her days, filling orders for made-in-Provence artisan products that are shipped all over the world. When she is not busy packaging orders, Marie-Helene is searching the region for high-quality handcrafted goods. One great example

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Food Trucks in Provence Delivering World Cuisine

July 30, 2019

Provence Food Trucks When you think of Provence, it’s unlikely that a food truck is a culinary image that springs to mind. However, the number of food trucks in the region is exploding. Most of these trucks are mobile, available to travel to private venues, public gatherings, markets and festivals. A few of these tiny

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Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb

Writing Mysteries on the French Riviera

July 24, 2019

French Riviera Mysteries It was winter in Maryland when I began writing Murder on the Riviera. Outside my window, all was grey, cold and still, and I felt the need for some warmth, color and gaiety. As I could not change the season, I thought I could, perhaps, change my mood by setting my new

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