Caroline Longstaffe · Living in Provence Expat Living in Lourmarin Our House in Provence December 19, 2017Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Back in March I wrote about the excitement of returning somewhere special, to Lourmarin, quoting from Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” I also mentioned that I had an appointment with a real estate agent…. A great deal has happened since then, but it all began with an …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Stay Fit Vines Vineyards and Fine Wines with France en Velo December 1, 2014If you are a cyclist, France is your country and Provence is perfection. Hannah Reynolds a competitive cyclist and writer and John Walsh a professional biking guide have pooled their shared passion in a new book called France en Vélo – The Ultimate Cycle Journey From Channel to Med – St-Malo to Nice. Read the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Where to find Truffle Markets in Provence November 12, 2015November marks the start of the black diamond season in Provence (and other parts of France). Proof that good looks are not everything the Tuber Melanosporum or black truffle looks a bit like a lump of coal that sells for 1-2000 Euros/kilogram. Intensely pungent the ‘diamond of the kitchen’ has been a recognized as an …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence Expat Life in France and the Opportunity to Run a Luxury B&B March 12, 2018Relocating to the South of France is often a lifestyle choice, for those seeking a milder climate and slower pace of life. However, it is not every couple who willingly choose to spend their semi-retirement years managing a boutique, 5-bedroom B&B in a new country. In December 2010, Jane and Gary Langton purchased Mas d’Augustine, …Continue Reading