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Nietzsche’s Footpath in Èze – For A Contemplative Walk on the French Riviera

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche’s words offer good advice: “Remain seated as little as possible, put no trust in any thought that is not born in the open, to the accompaniment of free bodily motion.” Riviera Day Trip In mid-September 2025, my husband and I took a day trip to the...

New Memoir, ‘A Year in French Life’ by Espinasse Co-authors – Our Book Review

Kristin Espinasse, beloved for her evocative portraits of French living, invites readers back into her world with A Year in French Life, Volume 2. Kristin’s writing sparkles with sincerity, drawing us into the gentle rhythms and quiet surprises of everyday life in France. This year, her daughter Jacqueline joined...

Carol Drinkwater’s One Summer in Provence: Does It Mirror Life in the South of France?

Last year, Carol Drinkwater delighted readers with her book One Summer in Provence, A Season of Surprises. The subtitle hints at surprises ahead, beginning with a damp evening in England in 1976 and shifting to a warm summer morning at Celia and Dominic Grey’s vineyard in the Provencal countryside....

Try This Spring Menu it’s a Flavourful Canvas from Provence

Ashley Tinker curated our spring 2026 seasonal menu. She is a fine art photographer and talented painter with a boundless appreciation for the region’s natural beauty. Born and raised in Montréal, Canada, Ashley is drawn to the history, culture, and beauty of Europe. Ashley is a fine art photographer...

Book Review: Little Provence Book Shop, by Gillian Harvey

Published by Boldwood Books Ltd. (London) in 2024, Little Provence Book Shop by Gillian Harvey is a novel that pulls the reader into the sphere or rather, in this case, the bookstore. The two main characters are Adeline, a single mother who needed to “escape to France” with her...

Download Our Spring Menu Collection

This seasonal collection features 19 recipes, including starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Featuring seasonal ingredients such as artichokes, asparagus, lamb, and strawberries. Download this PDF, which includes for recipes for entertaining at this time of the year.
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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Exploring the Haute-Alpes de Provence: A Rich History and Stunning Landscapes

February 27, 2026
Did you know that not far from the beaches, shopping, and glitz of the French Riviera is another world? The Southern Alps are a relatively short drive from the Côte d’Azur city of Nice. These mountains offer plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts, including skiing, hiking, cycling, and incredible sightseeing. However, even Caroline Longstaff, a …
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Explore · Learning French · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees

Le Château d’If à Marseille, rendu célèbre par le Comte de Monte-Cristo

February 6, 2026
Saviez-vous qu’à quelques minutes en bateau de Marseille se trouve un archipel d’îles ? L’archipel des Îles de Frioul compte quatre îles et des navettes partent régulièrement du Vieux-Port pendant les mois d’été. Vous pouvez facilement passer une journée à faire de la randonnée sur les sentiers ou à vous prélasser sur les plages de …
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending a Month in Provence

January 14, 2026
I’ve been slow-travelling full-time for over five years now, spending at least a month in each place I visit. And while I’ve explored everywhere from Thailand to New Zealand and beyond, there was something about Provence that felt entirely different. I’d been to France many times before, but Provence stood apart. I knew it would …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

2026 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

November 26, 2025
 Winter Festivals and Events in Provence Many images of Provence and the Côte d’Azur depict summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s a great time to enjoy the region …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

The Camargue is Provence’s Unmissable Wild Side

November 10, 2025
While the lavender and sunflower fields of Provence are visually stunning, the Camargue region offers a unique combination of natural beauty that makes it a must-see destination. What makes visiting the Camargue so special? This area is home to semi-wild horses, untamed bulls, a diverse population of birds, rugged cowhands, and beautiful sandy beaches. In …
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Tastes of Provence

Provencal Recipes · Salad · Side Dish · Starter Course · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

A Seared Butternut Squash Recipe that is Perfect for Cool Weather

In Provence, a sure sign of the changing seasons is the new varieties of produce in the grocery store. While it is not a wholesale change from one week to the next, regionally grown tomatoes are no longer prominent. Instead, apples, pears, green beans, mushrooms, carrots and colourful squash take the vegetable stage. My recipe …
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