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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

5 Reasons to Join a Goût et Voyage 2026 Tour in Beautiful Provence

July 18, 2025

Book a small group tour with Goût et Voyage for an adventure that satisfies your wanderlust and enriches your soul with cultural and culinary insights in Provence and beyond. Founder Martine Bertin-Peterson wants you to discover the Goût et Voyage destinations (Provence, Normandy, Umbria and Morocco), where each adventure is crafted to offer you a

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Villages Towns and Cities

Inspiring Van Gogh to LUMA, Arles is a Must-Visit for Art Lovers in Provence

July 16, 2025

If you love Van Gogh, Gauguin, or art history, Arles should be on your travel list. Arles inspired Van Gogh, who created over 300 works here, convinced Paul Gauguin to join him in an ill-fated artistic collaboration and where some of the most famous scenes in art and history still exist today. Arles a Must-Visit

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons Why We Love Aix-en-Provence

July 10, 2025

Today’s Aix-en-Provence was founded in 122 BC when the Romans moved from Entremont, an oppidum established by the Salyens, a Celtic-Ligurian tribe. The new settlement was Aquae Sextiae (“the waters of Sextius”), a tribute to the highly respected Roman consul Caius Sextius Calvinus. Strategically located, this new city had access to natural water sources. While

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

2025 Summer Festivals in Provence and the Cote d’Azur

June 2, 2025

What’s on this summer in the South of France? Please note that some festivals open online ticketing early (in April or May) and sell out quickly. During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender

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Aix-en-Provence City Guide: Highlights for Visitors

March 8, 2025

Aix-en-Provence is a vibrant city rich in heritage, originating as a Roman settlement and flourishing during the Middle Ages as the royal residence for the Counts of Provence. Since 1409, it has been a center of learning with a campus of L’Université d’Aix-Marseille, attracting students worldwide. A notable figure in its history is King René

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire

Biot Glass and More: A Creative Haven in the Heart of Provence

March 6, 2025

The Côte d’Azur has long been a magnet for renowned artists like Chagall, Picasso, and Matisse. Its enchanting landscapes, mild climate, and vibrant colours have inspired generations to bring their creations to life here. Today, Biot, a charming hilltop town near Antibes, is a sanctuary for artists and craftsmen who settle in the region to

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Fruit Desserts · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Holiday Baking: Festive Cranberry Tart Recipe from Provence

December 16, 2024

Do particular foods make you think of the holiday season? For me, the appearance of cranberries in the supermarket is a sure sign that Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities are around the corner. The cranberry tart recipe below is from Moulin Castelas, a beautiful olive plantation and mill near Les Baux de Provence. Moulin Castelas Olive

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