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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Feel the Music: Unforgettable Summer Concerts in Provence by Candlelight

August 9, 2024

Imagine sitting in a comfortable seat in an ancient Roman city with a mountain rising behind it. As the sun sets, and you can see thousands of candles among the ruins, perched on stone walls, stairs, and fallen columns. As the sky darkens, the candles begin to glow. Then, a string quartet comes out and

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Visitor’s Guide: Ceramics and Pottery Artists in Provence

July 31, 2024

Provençal Ingredients Provence’s Mediterranean climate and fertile agricultural land are suitable for growing olives, lavender, a wide variety of produce, and grapes for winemaking. The soil varies throughout the region, with abundant clay (argile), which is likely why the area has so many artisan ceramic and pottery makers. Provence’s ceramics industry is a vibrant and

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Our Visitors Guide to 22 Beautiful Gardens in Provence Côte d’Azur

July 26, 2024

It’s hard to compete with a long list of magnificent, historically significant gardens in a country that includes gardens built for French royalty. The Palace of Versailles and its immaculate grounds are on your list of must-sees in Paris. Then there are the Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau south of the capital and the stunning

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Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

Discovering French Bastille Day Traditions in Provence

July 5, 2024

On July 14, 1789, an angry mob stormed the Bastille in Paris, which housed only seven inmates. To an enraged crowd, the medieval structure represented a landmark symbolizing their frustration with the reigning monarchy, a weak economic environment, high taxes and a lack of personal financial control. This milestone event sparked the start of the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Lavender in Provence 7 Best Places to Visit

June 12, 2024

Lavender blooms for a relatively short time in Provence. Like any plant, the exact peak flowering time depends on several factors, including weather and altitude. Generally, the lavender fields in the South of France peak in early July and are harvested by mid-August. Many people plan their trips specifically to see the lavender blooming. However,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Discover the Best Craft Beers in Provence at These 10 Microbreweries

June 6, 2024

Provence is a famous winemaking (and drinking) country. The region has a justified reputation in wine circles for terrific rosé blends, celebrated reds and coveted whites from Châteauneuf du Pape, and the outstanding production of crus from the Côte du Rhone vineyards. So, perhaps it’s unsurprising that beer is not a beverage one typically associates

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

2024 Summer Festivals in Provence & Cote d’Azur

May 29, 2024

What’s On in the South of France? While summer has not officially arrived in Provence, we are posting this article early, as some festivals open their online ticketing in 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

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