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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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Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Top Expert Tips for Wine Touring and Tasting in Provence

August 10, 2023

Author and wine expert Göran Boman shares tips for wine tasting and exploring the vineyards in Provence. This part of the South of France includes wine-growing areas stretching within the urban limits of Nice on the French Riviera to the Northern Rhône Valley. While wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, villages such as Gigondas and Rasteau in Côtes

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Provence WineZine · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

A Surprising Côtes du Rhône Villages Food and Wine Pairing

May 18, 2023

Very rarely do you come across a Côtes du Rhône Villages so incredible that it might as well be a Gigondas wine. However, in this case, the red wine that we used in this wine pairing from Paul Jaboulet Aîné (2020) is a nice upgrade. It is big and bold, rich and intense, and it

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