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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Visit LUMA Arles Contemporary Art Centre and Urban Garden

November 4, 2022

The city of Arles is considered the gateway to the Camargue wetlands and Rhône River delta. It is the last major urban centre before leaving Provence’s southwestern boundary. In June 2021, LUMA Arles – an interdisciplinary creative campus – officially opened to the public in the former Parc des Ateliers. Maja Hoffmann’s grand vision for

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French Decor & Gardens · Guest Post · Inspire

Contemporary Architecture in the South of France

October 6, 2022

Provence is rich in history. Visitors to the region are often interested in seeing ancient Roman ruins like those in St-Remy-de-Provence. But there are many places where you can find contemporary architecture in the south of France. Read below as we highlight some locations where you can find the works of Modernist architects in the

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Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Quality French Table Linens Made in Provence

August 12, 2022

It isn’t easy (for me) to walk by a market vendor in Provence that carries table linens without at least a quick stop. The array of bright colours and attractive patterns are like a magnet drawing me in close – even though I should know better! Unfortunately, these products (table cloths, napkins, runners, etc.) are

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Explore · Renata Haidle · Villages Towns and Cities

Great Day Trips from Avignon in 2-Hours or less

June 21, 2022

If you are here because you have already read about my brief visit to Avignon, you probably recall that I spent a few days there last fall – my first trip back to France after 22 months of absence and my first visit to this wonderful city. Picking up the story from where I left

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

The Pallières Windmill in Pennes-Mirabeau Back to Milling Flour

April 18, 2022

Named after a rocky outcrop in Pennes-Mirabeau, the 18th-century Pallières windmill stopped working sometime between 1862-66. Finally, after a lengthy restoration project commencing in 2019, the mill is functioning and open for visitors. Once again, sitting on its rocky ledge, the Pallières windmill has operational blades and a dedicated miller – Guy Lagier – producing

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Discover These Authentic Alpilles Villages

January 11, 2022

Within the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles are several villages, each with a distinctive character. Authentic Alpilles Villages Below, we highlight a few towns that are not typically on visitors’ itineraries. These villages have as much history and charm as their popular neighbours. But perhaps with some additional authenticity as the attraction is simply a

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Beef · Let’s Eat the World · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

For a Hearty Winter Stew try Grillade Saint Gilloise

January 4, 2022

A slow-cooked meat stew, Grillade Saint-Gilloise, might be the perfect winter recipe. A hearty meat dish, this recipe typically includes beef or bull (taureau) chuck, onions, anchovy fillets, and capers. Sometimes called agrillade, aigriade, in Arles broufade, in Provencal broufado.  The key to this recipe is the long marinating time. We recommend at least overnight.

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