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Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Victoria Koning

Enjoy this Virtual Art Tour of Cotignac in the Var

March 8, 2022

Cotignac is a small but lively village in the Var region with a rich and fascinating history that goes right back to medieval times. It is an ‘open village’ that already provides a colourful history, but for lovers of art, there is far more than meets the eye, as Cotignac attracted many well-known artists worldwide.

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

Winter in Provence Events Calendar 2022

November 30, 2021

Winter Festivals and Events in Provence What is winter like in Provence? It’s a good question. So, many images of the South of France are summer scenes; ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation and beautiful people in enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention on social media channels,

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

Spring Events in Provence Discover What’s On 2021

March 1, 2021

Spring Events in Provence Spring in Provence is lovely. As is the case with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but expect the odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. In March and April, expect to see the apple, pear, apricot,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Colours and Tastes of Autumn in Provence

October 9, 2020

Fall Shades In Provence, autumn’s arrival can be subtle. Not long after the grape harvest, the vines start changing colour. Vineyards turn shades of golden-yellow and deep-red signalling that the rootstock is ready for a rest. The Plane trees (Platanes) that provided welcome summer shade drop their large brown leaves in noisy, crunchy piles. Along

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence

When Provence Shifts from Summer to Autumn

September 4, 2020

Provence in Autumn Bizarrely we sense and feel the changing seasons more in Provence than we do in Devon. Back in Exeter, the proximity to the sea seems to soften the edges of summer as it shifts into autumn and likewise, autumn into winter. That’s not the case here. Today it was almost as if

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

Best of French Riviera Living in Juan les Pins

May 19, 2020

Who could blame New Zealand native Rebecca Whitlocke for falling in love with an Englishman and the French Riviera? For over a decade, Rebecca has lived with her young family on the French Riviera in Juan les Pins. This seaside town is a relatively small centre, as compared to Nice and Monaco, but one with

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Guest Post · Inspire

Online Watch Now! French Riviera Film Festival Finalists

April 6, 2020

Festival co-founder Nicole Muj shared this great news! Perfectly Provence readers are invited to enjoy from the comfort of their homes the 2019 winning and finalist short films of the 2019 French Riviera Film Festival. French Riviera Film Festival In celebration of short film and short-form content from around the globe, French Riviera Film Festival

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