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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

MPG2021 Gourmet Summer Dinners in Unusual Locations

June 10, 2021

Recognizing the importance of gastronomic tourism as a travel segment, Provence Tourism launched a food-focused celebration two years ago. Marseille Provence Gastronomie (MPG2019) was an incredible series of events including local markets, cooking demonstrations and even a record-breaking cooking class led by Michelin starred chefs. Building on the previous success, the tourism group created Gourmet

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

2021 Summer Festivals in Provence & Cote d’Azur

June 1, 2021

What’s On in the South of France? 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 is in bloom at this time of year, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Visit the Remarkable Gardens of the South of France

May 27, 2021

The label Jardin remarquable (Remarkable Garden) started in 2004 to celebrate and document France’s magnificent gardens. A Jardin Remarquable must meet the established criteria. The requirements include integration in the site, an interesting blend of vegetation, quality of the location, engaging use of plants and, where applicable, provide historical interest. Meeting the Grade The criteria

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Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Terroir Influences Grapes Provence’s Biodiversity

May 17, 2021

The United Nations established International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) on December 29, 1993. The date was later changed to May 22nd so that end-of-year celebrations do not impact the participating countries. There is a theme associated with the date each year, such as “Our solutions are in nature” in 2020. This article “Celebrating Provence’s

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Photographers in Provence

Gorgeous Photos of the Rhône by Camille Moirenc

May 14, 2021

The mighty Rhône River —the “King of Rivers”—follows an unusual path. It begins high in the Swiss Alps, sourced by the Rhône Glacier, then gathers more water as it makes its way through Switzerland’s canton of Valais. Finally, it gushes into Lake Geneva. Most rivers would end there, but not this one. Instead, its waters

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Welcome to Marseille so Many Reasons to Visit

May 6, 2021

France’s second-largest city – Marseille – had an image problem, not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies. But ask any local this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset at another with a glass of pastis in

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Explore · Guest Post

5 Top Things to See in Provence for Ukrainian Visitors

April 30, 2021

Is Provence a good place to visit as a Ukrainian? You bet it is! What’s not to love about a region packed with good wine, fascinating history, ancient ruins, incredible scenery, art… You name it, Provence has it. From its idyllic Mediterranean beaches to the slopes of the Southern Alps, the region has a wealth

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