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Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Fractional Ownership Makes Moving to Provence, France Easy

January 27, 2025

A Move to Provence? Why not? As you’ve heard, Americans are considering moving to France, and you, too, may be wondering, “Is this the time to make this dream a reality?” After all, Provence is the magical place where Marcel Pagnol (La Gloire de Mon Père, Le Château de Ma Mère) spent his childhood and

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Collection of Provence Winter Recipes and Menus for Easy Entertaining

January 10, 2025

During the winter months, create the mood for a dinner party with a beautiful table setting that includes crisp linens and romantic candlelight. We crave warm soups, slow-cooked meals, and a sweet finish in the year’s colder months. This recipe collection combines the season’s typical flavours in Provence. It Includes 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Alpilles Essentials: Top 10 Must-See While in this Area of Provence

November 15, 2024

The Alpilles (miniature Alps) run from east to west for 30 kilometres, starting at the edge of the Durance River and the town of Orgon to the western edge near Fontvieille. Although the Alpilles are not high, with a maximum height of 498 metres, they are dramatic with jagged limestone peaks. Established in 2007, the

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Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Notre Dame des Pallières a Hidden Wine Gem in the Rhône Valley

October 21, 2024

Nestled among vineyards near the village of Gigondas sits Notre Dame des Pallières, a family-run winery specializing in the wines of the southern Rhône. It should be a stop for anyone who loves the robust, long-lived wines of this part of France. Gigondas is sometimes described as the little brother of nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the

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

2024 Spring Events in Provence What’s Happening This Year

March 8, 2024

Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and plum trees bloom in March

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Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Martine Bertin-Peterson

Gourmet Tour of Provence Meet the Locals and Delight Your Palate

February 9, 2024

My Goût et Voyage travel itineraries strike the right balance between sightseeing, gourmet experiences and relaxation. Each gourmet tour of Provence’s includes many highlights yet allows flexibility for spontaneous exploration. Working exclusively with trusted local partners, these small group tours focus on culture and cuisine, including cooking classes, wine tastings, and Provence’s famous markets. The

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Our Guided Tour Wine Tasting in Bandol and Cassis with a Professional

November 7, 2023

When I read on Kristin Espinasse’s blog “French Word a Day,” that her husband Jean-Marc, a wine professional, offered wine tours in Provence, I was in touch faster than you can open a screw-top bottle. We settled on a date for wine tasting in the Bandol and Cassis appellations. Although there are many other appellations

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