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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Shop Our Top 10 Markets in Provence Côte d’Azur

July 20, 2021

Provencal markets, like French cheeses, come in many sizes and varieties. For food lovers, selecting just-picked produce, fresh fish, local meat, and cheeses is a culinary delight. In many cases, this is precisely how local chefs decide upon their daily menus and the signature plat du jour. Every Day is Market Day No matter where

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

1 Domaine 1 Chef Gatherings for Wine and Food Lovers

July 6, 2021

Since On Thursday evenings, between July 8th and August 19th, food and wine lovers have a chance to explore several vineyards near Aix-en-Provence on Thursday nights. 1 Domaine 1 Chef is a program that combines education, wine tasting, and delicious picnics or gourmet meals prepared by renowned local chefs. 1 Domaine 1 Chef Program Anew

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities

Exploring Provence the Luberon Villages and Beyond

May 12, 2021

I thought it was time to revisit something I did soon after starting this blog to do an A-Z of the Luberon and Vaucluse. I started it all those years ago, before we had bought the house, and with much less knowledge than we have now. Also, I never actually got past P, and as

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Welcome to Marseille so Many Reasons to Visit

May 6, 2021

France’s second-largest city – Marseille – had an image problem, not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies. But ask any local this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset at another with a glass of pastis in

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Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Some of the Plus Beaux Villages de France

February 23, 2021

France is full of enchanting villages, and among the approximately 30,000 communes, there are undoubtedly thousands of beautiful ones. However, officially there are exactly 159 Plus Beaux Villages de France – 159 most beautiful villages of all. But how can there be such a precise figure? Easy! This is not a subjective opinion; it’s the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

December 23, 2020

Holiday Wishes! It’s time to wish everyone all the best for this joyful season – Happy, Healthy Holidays! However, before we head out on a little technology break, we must acknowledge all our terrific contributors. Inspired by Provence Ashley Tinker is a Canadian transplant who readily admits that Provence inspires her photography. Curious Provence is

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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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