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Guest Post · Inspire

The 5 Best Films Set in Provence

December 9, 2020

Have you ever felt that need to travel to a place with fantastic views, rather than have to suffocate in a city environment any longer? Then look to Provence! And what better way to get in the mood for a trip to Provence than through movies! Yes, Provence is not only the setting of these

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Holiday Planning Start with Accommodation

December 8, 2020

Armchair travel never replaces the real thing, so you’ve decided to spend some holiday time in Provence. Whether this is your first trip or you are fortunate to have visited many times, booking the right accommodation should be at the top of your planning list. Ending up in a place that does not meet your

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Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Financiers a Sweet French Treat

December 7, 2020

Almond and browned butter are the main ingredients of a little French pastry called a financier. Originally, these pastries were called visitandines, named after the order of French nuns who created the recipe in the Middle Ages. I’m not sure in what shape the Sisters of the Visitation made them but, in the late 1800s,

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

10 Places in Provence Art Students Should Definitely Visit

November 26, 2020

Provence in France is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you can come across ancient Roman ruins, picturesque villages, and lavender fields. In this southern region, you can see the magnificent and colourful landscapes along the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Provence inspired many famous artists. Among them are Van Gogh,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Guide to Upcoming Changes in EU Visas for Travellers to Provence

November 25, 2020

Provence offers a veritable bounty of things to enjoy for visitors, from its world-famous lavender fields and olive groves to luxurious, historic towns and cities such as Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. Whether you’re travelling to this southeastern region of France bordering the Mediterranean Sea for a holiday or to live permanently, it’s a truly splendid

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Holiday Giveaway! A Made-in-Provence Gift for You

November 20, 2020

As our friends in the United States get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, we know that the Christmas holiday season is right around the corner. To celebrate the festive season, we have partnered with our friends at Remember Provence and curated a made-in-Provence giveaway package. For details about this gift collection and how to

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Books on Provence · Inspire · Renata Haidle

Who Was Peter Mayle?

November 5, 2020

Have you ever done a basic search about books set in Provence? If so, it is quite possible that Peter Mayle was one of the first names to pop up, and for good reason. This is the man who is responsible for ultra-famous books such as A Year In Provence, Toujours Provence, and Encore Provence,

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