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Tips for How to Travel on a Budget in Provence

March 30, 2020

A Guest Post: Is there anyone who would not dream of visiting Provence? Just think about this region and images of lavender fields, the azure sea, and market produce appear in your head. Provence is just as you imagine! It is worth noting that Provence is not a cheap tourist destination. However, this does not

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Guest Post · Taste

10 Clever Tips To Eat Healthy When Travelling in Provence

March 24, 2020

When you think of travelling and a great vacation, chances are you’re looking forward to the food. However, just because you are on holiday in Provence does not mean you should consume foods that will leave you feeling bloated and tired. When you make better food choices, you’ll enjoy your leisure time without sacrificing your

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Perfectly Provence Newsletters

March 21, 2020

Please follow the links below to the newsletter archives by month, and feel free to download or share with a friend. If you are already a Perfectly Provence newsletter subscriber, thank you! Newsletters 2026: April 2026: Where to Stay in Provence Côte d’Azur Issue #19 – April’s cool mornings and warmer days begin to signal

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Appetizer · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Easter Lunch Menu from Provence – Stuffed Courgette Flowers

March 20, 2020

Last year, we hosted the Gemma Wade of “You Say Tomato Cooking” (meal planning, recipes, cooking classes and more) here in Cotignac. Gemma is a talented cook, turns fresh, basic ingredients into delicious dishes with ease. She was impressed by our Tuesday morning farmer’s market in Cotignac, one of five (5) reasons to visit our

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Caroline Longstaffe · Inspire

Provencal Architecture and the Shutters of Provence

December 16, 2019

I’m often asked why I called my blog ‘Shutters and Sunflowers.’ To me, they are both so defining of Provence and indeed much of France. Throughout this beautiful country, many of the buildings, whether historic or recently built, are adorned with shutters. And in the summertime, everywhere but especially in Provence, the fields are painted

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Main Course · Petra Carter · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Spanish Paella in Provence

November 18, 2019

Although paella is considered a Spanish dish it is very common to find it at markets in Provence. The vendor cooks up their version of this hearty rice dish in a paellera. The exact cooking time will depend on your ingredients and how long the rice takes to cook.

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Guest Post · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

The Road to Rosé – My French Country Home Magazine

September 24, 2019

Provence Living Feature The Road to Rosé with text by Jeany Cronk of Mirabeau Wine and photos by Sophie Bellard was published in the July/August 2019 edition of My French Country Home – Magazine. The article (below) is reproduced with the permission of Sharon Santoni, the creator of this beautiful magazine. Order a copy here. The

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