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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Lavender in Provence 7 Best Places to Visit

June 12, 2024

Lavender blooms for a relatively short time in Provence. Like any plant, the exact peak flowering time depends on several factors, including weather and altitude. Generally, the lavender fields in the South of France peak in early July and are harvested by mid-August. Many people plan their trips specifically to see the lavender blooming. However,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Experience Provence Lavender Fields and Cultural Highlights with TripUSAFrance Tours

March 15, 2024

Visiting Provence’s famous lavender fields is truly what dreams are made of. It’s a magical, sensory experience. You inhale the earthy fragrance filling the summer air and see the rows of deep purple flowers dancing toward the horizon. Experience the lavender plateaus and visit many remarkable sites in the South of France on a TripUSAFrance

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Enchanting Provence: Lavender Fields and Heritage Sites a June Tour

February 5, 2024

Mother Nature determines the exact timing of when the lavender fields bloom in Provence each year. However, there is a certain magic with visiting the region before the crowds arrive for summer. Typically, June is a lovely month to travel in the South of France before it gets too hot and the heritage sites are

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Provencal Lavender Sachets with Scented Love from France

January 30, 2024

Remember Provence is an online website featuring only made-in-Provence artisanal products. The company founder and president, Marie-Hélène, carefully selects items produced using traditional know-how and local ingredients (where applicable). Harvested and packaged by hand, these Provencal lavender sachets are only one example of the range of goods available on the website, where you find linens,

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Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Tomato and Burrata Salad with A Provencal Lavender Twist

August 7, 2023

In reality, cooking with lavender isn’t au fait with the locals, but used with subtlety and restraint, the perfume of Provence pairs perfectly with the more traditional native ingredients – garlic, honey and oil – for this simple dressing. Serve with lots of bread for scooping up the juices. This Maison Mirabeau recipe makes for

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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Summer in Provence is When to See Lavender Fields

June 1, 2023

Throughout the Luberon region, the landscape is peppered with fields of small, round-shaped lavender bushes, which for almost nine months of the year lie dormant like sleeping hedgehogs. In the spring, they begin to sprout, and from about the middle of June, their fragrant flowers bloom, fanning their purple fronds along the arid ridges of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Lavender and Photography in Provence Capture the Magic in July

February 2, 2023

It’s not a dream. Outside your window, the cicadas are chanting as the sun moves higher in the morning sky, warming the Provencal countryside. You are in Provence during the lavender season and learning about photography. Now that is a dream! On holidays, you want to immerse in the local lifestyle and not just skim

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