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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France

Top 23 Questions People Ask About Lavender in Provence

June 8, 2026

The Romans first introduced the lavender plant to the South of France in approximately the 2nd century B.C.E. Although lavender grows throughout the Mediterranean region, it is one of Provence’s most iconic symbols. To better understand the role lavender plays in this region, we answer the top questions people ask about lavender in Provence. Lavender

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Learning French

Exclusive Interview: How S.L. Immersion Is Changing Language Education in France

June 5, 2026

There is something to be said for immersion in a culture and language that challenges you to speak. Years ago, after graduating high school with the required level of French, I spent a year in Quebec City. It was my sink-or-swim situation to be understood by my French-speaking landlady. Looking back, immersion in French improved

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

2026 Summer Festivals in Provence and the Côte d’Azur

June 1, 2026

What’s on this summer in the South of France? Please note that some festivals open online ticketing early (in April or May) and sell out quickly. During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Inspire

Living in Provence, France: A Feature Story on The Connexion

May 29, 2026

Since 2002, The Connexion has been a trusted English-language window into life in France. Its readers range from long-time residents to hopeful newcomers and curious property owners. Whether in print or online, The Connexion delivers stories on French news, travel, legal matters, taxes, and visas. Readers also find hands-on guides for navigating property, healthcare, and

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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Ready-to-Eat? Try Rôtisserie Poulette in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

May 25, 2026

Sometimes you don’t want to cook. If you are near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, you are in luck. For a simple but tasty meal tonight, or picnic fixings, head to Rôtisserie Poulette in St-Rémy-de-Provence. Located a short walk from the center of St-Rémy’s old town, this artisanal rotisserie is run by Lisa and Andreas. They are a young

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Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Sue Aran · Taste

Edible Provence: Exploring Markets, History and Culinary Traditions in Provence

May 20, 2026

Provence is a magical triangle in southeastern France that continues to enchant. The French passion for food is celebrated in its open-air village markets, where seasonal produce is the mainstay of daily life. This sun-kissed corner of the map offers a bounty of genuinely fresh fruits and vegetables, tantalizing delicacies, and irresistible scents of lavender,

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French Cooking Classes · Guest Post · Taste

From Local Markets to the Table: Inside an Authentic Provençal Cooking Experience

May 18, 2026

There is a time of day in Aix-en-Provence when shutters crack open, the lift softens, and the air is filled with the scent of warm stone and fresh herbs. It is that exact moment, as the city awakes, that an authentic Provençal cooking experience begins. It doesn’t start in the kitchen, but in the historic

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