Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Discover Provence Tours with Locals June 26, 2015It must have been a bit of a letdown for Sarah Pernet, the founder of Discover Provence, to meet with travel guru Rick Steves one week and myself the next. It is obvious why Discover Provence (established 2012) is on Mr Steves’ radar, this young company has achieved the number one rating on Trip Advisor …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Provence Bouches du Rhône Romans to Modern Day October 28, 2022The Rhône and Durance rivers are like bookends creating fluid boundaries of the Bouches du Rhône (mouth of the Rhône) while providing irrigation for the department’s agricultural land. After an 800 km journey from its source, the Rhône Glacier in Valais, Switzerland, the Rhône River yawns lazily into the Mediterranean Sea. For many visitors, the …Continue Reading
Explore · Sophia van Woensel-Mose Choose Marseille or Aix-en-Provence? Give me both! July 29, 2015The Debate One of the favourite pastimes of the Aixois is fervently discussing the town’s many qualities. They cite the climate, culture and architecture; rave about the shopping and surrounding countryside; and compare notes on their favourite Luberon village, Mediterranean beach, local wine and restaurant. When we first moved here, I would often enthusiastically add …Continue Reading
Learning French · Virginie Van Der Wees Discovering Marseille Learn French on Holiday in Provence September 28, 2022During Angela’s French immersion holiday in Provence, we set off one day to discover Marseille’s highlights, including its Bonne Mere – Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. French Immersion Hello. My name is Angela. I’m in Provence again this year for an immersion holiday with Virginie. We decide to go visit Marseille that day. When …Continue Reading