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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Don’t Miss These Transhumance Events in Provence

May 25, 2021

Weather Moves If you are in Provence in the spring or fall, you might see the movement of sheep and goats to greener pastures – transhumance. These organized transhumance events in Provence are kid-friendly and entertaining. Watching several thousand animals moving through village streets is worth experiencing. Seasonal weather dictates the direction of the animals’

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

Charming Reillanne a Luberon Village to Visit

April 20, 2021

Martine and George Greenlee arrived in Provence for a one-year trial – several years ago! It took time to decide that Reillanne, in the Luberon Valley, was the place that they wanted to live. Reillanne ticked all the boxes, and they bought a home in 2016 – it’s close to a couple of medium-sized towns

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Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit

10 Best Places in Provence to Hike and Walk

January 28, 2021

Looking for a great hiking destination in Provence? Or, are you only interested in walking through this corner of France? In this article, we’ll talk about 10 of the best places to hike and walk in the Provence. Etang De Vaccares At the mouth of the Rhone, the Camargue wetland delta is home to a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

OohProvence Group Tours and Customized Itineraries

January 14, 2021

A Move South Christopher Curtis and Laurent Nurisso closed their design boutiques, put their possessions in storage, packed-up the car and the dog, and drove from London to Provence. Their friends in England thought they were crazy. Relocating to Marseille in 2013, Christopher and Laurent felt that the gritty port city’s transformation into the glittering

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Explore · Guest Post · Locals Travel Tips · Winter in Provence

Winter Holidays in Provence 7 Things To Do

December 17, 2020

Provence is one of the many regions in France blessed with breath-taking landscapes and incredible food. Most people associate the area with summer activities, lavender fields, and rosè wine. But Provence is much more than that. This fantastic region opens its arms to protect you from the cold, dark months with some unique winter activities.

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