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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

December 23, 2020

Holiday Wishes! It’s time to wish everyone all the best for this joyful season – Happy, Healthy Holidays! However, before we head out on a little technology break, we must acknowledge all our terrific contributors. Inspired by Provence Ashley Tinker is a Canadian transplant who readily admits that Provence inspires her photography. Curious Provence is

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Books on Provence · Inspire · Renata Haidle

Who Was Peter Mayle?

November 5, 2020

Have you ever done a basic search about books set in Provence? If so, it is quite possible that Peter Mayle was one of the first names to pop up, and for good reason. This is the man who is responsible for ultra-famous books such as A Year In Provence, Toujours Provence, and Encore Provence,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Our List of Virtual French Cooking Online Classes

October 27, 2020

In a “normal” year, we would attend several cooking classes and culinary demonstrations. Instead, we seem to be buying more cookbooks and trying new recipes, but miss a chef’s creative buzz. The great news is many of our favourite culinary experts and cooking schools have moved to online formats allowing you to discover their tips

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

Spots in Provence Which Will Inspire You to Write a Novel

October 20, 2020

Provence’s diversified nature is what makes it the perfect source of inspiration for writers. For centuries, the South of France has been a getaway for writers and artists looking for creative inspiration. From rolling vineyards over pine forests to lavender fields, Provence can provide you with different experiences, whether you want peace, hedonism, or excitement.

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Provence WineZine · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Natural Wines of the Luberon at Domaine de la Cavalière

October 15, 2020

Lively Lourmarin In August, the tiny villages of Provence swell with visitors from around the world and Lourmarin is no exception. At Café Gaby – if you are lucky enough to find a table on market day – you might hear German, Dutch, Chinese, Russian, and various forms of English, all while enjoying lunch. I

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Exploring Art in the Vineyards of Provence

September 22, 2020

Visiting local vineyards for a walk, tasting, and some art should provide a perfect outing for these days of social distancing. Here are a few suggestions by region: Luberon Vineyards: Wine and gourmet food are reasons to visit Chateau la Coste (near Aix-en-Provence), but there is no question the contemporary art installations are a big

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

Provence Wine Project for PANDAS Awareness À Table!

September 2, 2020

PANDAS Awareness It took more than a village to bring the À Table! concept together – Susan and Towny Manfull needed a vineyard. In August 2018, Alexandra Manfull passed away, shortly after self-diagnosing her condition as an auto-immune disease that she had coped with for several years. The couple’s grief is unimaginable, but their desire

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