Discover the Perfectly Provence Contributors

Perfectly Provence is the name of this website; it is also a community of over 40 contributors each of whom has a personal connection to the region.

The list includes expats who have chosen to make the South of France their home:

• Phoebe Thomas who writes about travel with kids, living on the Cote d’Azur near Nice and managing a holiday rental.
• Rebecca Ronane is a dynamic life coach with a vision to create an interconnected women’s network in Provence.
• Sophia van Woensel-Mose has merged her legal experience with an aptitude for residential opportunities into a successful real estate buyer’s agency Provence Search.
• Rebecca Whitlocke your “go-to” resource for the things to do and travel tips on the French Riviera.
• Julie Mautner a travel coordination guru and writer.
• Deborah Bine, our intrepid solo traveller who never stops exploring.
• Lynne Alderson is smitten by Aix-en-Provence, and she has her finger on the local pulse.
• Ashley Tinker, a fine art photographer who is always curious about Provence.
• Girl Gone Gallic who decided to return to her French roots.
• David Taylor who is turning into a biking fanatic, when he is not helping Karen take care of their holiday guests.
• Liz Lord based not far from Nice in the beautiful Mercantour National Park.
• Annie and Duncan Barker are two talented artists located close to Uzès.
• Alison Coe who writes about the best of Nice.
• Chiara Orlandi can be found guiding small group tours in the streets of Nice.
• Mel takes on Nice by Dark.
• Sarah Pernet helps you to Discover Provence through her guided tours.

We are thrilled to have pieces from published authors who transport us to France with their words and stories:

• Deborah Lawrenson has written eight novels, and she divides her time between the UK and Provence.
• J. Christina is the clever travelling couple – Christina and John. Read about their journeys in Provence and beyond on their blog Scribbles and Smiles.
• Keith Van Sickle is enjoying Provence one sip at a time.
• Margo Lestz shares the curious histories of Provence.
• Mary Kay Seales is a traveller to the core who lives in the Pacific Northwest where she teaches at the University of Washington. When she is not writing travel guides she publishes a blog called the Curious Traveler.
• PJ Adams is intoxicated by France.
• Jane Dunning can be found Thirty Minutes from St Tropez.
• Patricia Sands the possibilitarian writes about “Love in Provence” a 3-part series that will cause you to fall in love with the region.
• Mary Jane Deeb a mystery novelist and avid reader who shares her book reviews.

Provence is not a place to go hungry or thirsty, and we love this group of food and wine lovers:

• Jill Barth, a lady who shares the wine grower’s story behind what you are drinking.
• Martine Bertin-Peterson offers Gout et Voyage culinary experiences in Provence. When she is not organising these small-group bespoke tours,  she offers customised cooking classes at home in Bucks County, PA.
• Stephen and Jeany Cronk the founders of Mirabeau Wine.
• David Scott Allen who concocts Cocoa & Lavender recipes you will want to try.
• Viktorija Todorovska is immersing herself in the art of living and enjoying food.
• Cook’n with Class teaching interactive cooking classes in Uzès (and Paris) for the last decade.
• Susan Newman Manfull shares articles on wine domains, industry exhibitions and the inside of the cork scoop with Provence WineZine.
• Liz Gabay – a master of wine who is writing a book on rosé.
• Gary and Jane Langton are winning over their guests’ stomachs at Mas d’Augustine.
• Paula Kane invites you to her Table en Provence.
• Cheryl Shufflebotham shares her favourite tables, places to sleep and the best spas in Provence.
• Michel and Shirley the ultimate food and wine lovers on an adventure from their House in Provence.
• Jackie Dryer educates us on the difference between Pesto and Pistou.
• Chrissie McClatchie who is now found “down under” but her heart is still the Riviera Grape.
• Tasha Powell will make your mouth water with her “Cooking with a French Twist” photos and recipes.
• Philippe Goninet loves guiding groups around the region.
• Krista Bender a foodie and wine lover.

There are also several of us who have our feet in a couple of locations:

• Julie Whitmarsh is biking the hills of the Vaucluse and scouring the markets – when she is not dreaming about it.
• Jemma who is based in Antibes each summer provides some valuable French lessons.
• Caroline Longstaff a British gal based in California who cannot get enough of the Luberon and beyond.
• Hilda Stearn often found riding railcars between the UK and Avignon.
• Susan Guillory who is exploring Provence (and the world) her way.
• Paul Shawcross – photographer and travel guide writer.
• Jill Cowdry who is dreamy about Provence.
• Vicki Archer – an Australian writer who lives between London and Saint Rémy de Provence.
• Abbie Spencer – a fine art photographer.
• Ken Wallace and Bill Flanagan can be found “Lost in Provence.”
• Bill Magill although mostly in Aix-en-Provence can occasionally be found jetting to San Francisco from time to time.
• Dorothy Garabedian sometimes takes a detour to Provence.
• Ginger and Nutmeg are on a culinary travel adventure.

The common denominator for all is a mutual passion for Provence; its scenery, history, climate, traditions and Mediterranean cuisine.

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