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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

A New Book, Art in the South of France: The Inside Story

April 17, 2018

My new book, “Art in the South of France: The Inside Story,” will be launched this week. It is a journey across from ancient sun-drenched Arles through Saint-Tropez and Saint Paul-de-Vence to the Italianate beauty of Menton, following the artists who flocked south to the area where their creativity flourished under the sun. Van Gogh worked

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Explore · Guest Post

Provence’s Most Instagrammable Locations and Attractions

April 9, 2018

The Most Instagrammable Spots in Provence France may be the most visited country in the world, with the region of Provence falling in only second to Paris, but it remains a tricky task to discover some of its hidden treasures. Anyone who has ever had any inclination towards finding the most photographic spots in any

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste

Enjoying a Southern California Taste of Provence Menu With Friends

April 21, 2017

Occasionally, there are opportunities to connect with contributors in person, outside of “Perfectly Provence.” This week was one of those times. Provencal Connections in California On what was a bit like speed dating trip in Southern California my hubby and I drove to San Diego for one evening. The hook for him was the USS Midway,

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Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · Stay Fit

Hiking and Mountain Biking in the Estérels

August 1, 2016

Summer is still here! With the hot weather, the options for outdoor activities expand as attractions and sightseeing operators open for the season. However, some of the best family-friendly activities are free and right on our doorstep! Around 40 minutes’ drive from where I live is the start of the Massif de l’Estérels, a coastal

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Charles Camoin – Must-See Exhibition in Aix-en-Provence

June 21, 2016

If you love Provence, you will love this exhibition. Charles Camoin was born in Marseille and spent his later years living in Saint-Tropez and painting all along the Mediterranean coast. The Musée Granet’s exhibition, ‘Camoin dans sa Lumiere’, has wonderful examples of his works showing Marseille, Cassis and Saint-Tropez. This Provençal painter who painted alongside Paul Cézanne for

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

Events for First Weekend in June

May 30, 2016

Assuming there is petrol to be had, here are some of the events taking place next weekend, all of which are special to the south of France. Where else can you watch the arrival of the Rallye des Princesses from Paris but lovely, sunny Saint-Tropez? This is a ladies’ rally of beautiful cars this coming

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Jane Dunning · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provencal dilemmas the three Cs Countryside Coast or City

February 1, 2016

I’m a real Francophile and have stayed in more than one hundred towns, cities, villages and hamlets in France. Twenty-two of these have been in Provence, the shortest for one night, the longest for four months. Every time I plan a trip to Provence, the dilemma is where to choose… I really love the sea

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