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Our House in Provence · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine at Domaine de la Charbonnière

November 10, 2020

A Visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape One of many things that attracted us to Sablet was its location in the Côtes du Rhône and proximity to world-renown wine villages such as Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We like all the wines from this area, but our favourites are Châteauneuf-du-Papes, and we go there often. Hey, it’s only 15

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David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Salmon Risotto and Rosé a Delicious Wine Pairing

October 21, 2020

I don’t think I could survive without our Sunday Heirloom Farmers Market in Tuscon, especially these days when we need lots of good fruits and vegetables to keep us healthy and strong. But I also get great cheeses, fish, poultry, and meats there. It is a wonderful market. Although I have mentioned them all before, today’s

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities

French Riviera Must-See Destinations on the Côte d’Azur

August 27, 2020

Join us for a road trip along the French Riviera to these must-see destinations. Welcome to the French Riviera, home to glamorous stars, sparkling water, parasols and beach loungers, and fabulous yachts. Evocative images of the Côte d’Azur exist in movies and reality. The French Riviera runs from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the

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Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Celebrity Rosé Wines of Provence

June 29, 2020

American rapper Post Malone has just become the latest celebrity to introduce a rosé wine from Provence. Rosé + Provence + Celebrity seems to be a thing these days. As Malone puts it, “Rosé is for when you want to get a little fancy.” Let’s take a look at some of these celebrities and their

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Explore · Paul Shawcross · Villages Towns and Cities

Côtes du Rhône Wine Route a Village Driving Itinerary

June 10, 2020

Popes and Red Wine Villages in Provence’s Rhone Valley In my view, there is no better place to begin this wine village itinerary than historic Avignon. The city was once the seat of the Catholic Church and home of several Popes during the Middle Ages. I have chosen seven of my favourite wine villages which

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

Summer Festivals and Events in Provence 2020

June 1, 2020

What’s On? 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. At this time of year, the lavender is in bloom, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music under the stars to bulls

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Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Martine Bertin-Peterson

Thoughts of Touring Provence During Self-Isolation

March 23, 2020

Sadly, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, so many travellers have had to cancel their spring and early-summer vacations to France. Although we, too, have had to cancel our Goût et Voyage May/June 2020 Taste of Provence trips, I’m spending this valuable “free time” planning for winter 2020 and spring 2021. Planning Ahead I have been

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