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Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Must-See Marseille Venue for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

April 4, 2023

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition brings 34 life-sized photos of his Sistine Chapel ceiling, one of mankind’s most outstanding artistic achievements, up close for what organizers call a ‘never-before-seen perspective.’ The location in Marseille is the Palais de la Bourse, down at the bottom of the Canebière. It is the headquarters of the Marseille-Provence Chamber

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Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Quality French Table Linens Made in Provence

August 12, 2022

It isn’t easy (for me) to walk by a market vendor in Provence that carries table linens without at least a quick stop. The array of bright colours and attractive patterns are like a magnet drawing me in close – even though I should know better! Unfortunately, these products (table cloths, napkins, runners, etc.) are

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Explore · Guest Post

Top little-known but beautiful places in Provence to visit in 2022

June 6, 2022

Provence is a unique region of France. There are numerous natural attractions in this region. Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez are all Provence, but calanques, mountains, lavender fields and ocher canyons are also Provence. However, to see all the diversity of this region, you will need an appropriate rental car. Provence is a special place that

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Top-quality Restaurants on the French Riviera and Beyond

June 30, 2021

The following list of top restaurants on or near the French Riviera is not extensive, and these are not all Michelin-starred, but they are all exceptional. Book a table! Restaurants and Michelin Stars The first Guide Michelin appeared in 1900 when bicycles greatly outnumbered cars on the French roads. It was a brilliant marketing plan

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

Welcome to Marseille so Many Reasons to Visit

May 6, 2021

France’s second-largest city – Marseille – had an image problem, not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies. But ask any local this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset at another with a glass of pastis in

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Explore · Guest Post

5 Top Things to See in Provence for Ukrainian Visitors

April 30, 2021

Is Provence a good place to visit as a Ukrainian? You bet it is! What’s not to love about a region packed with good wine, fascinating history, ancient ruins, incredible scenery, art… You name it, Provence has it. From its idyllic Mediterranean beaches to the slopes of the Southern Alps, the region has a wealth

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David Scott Allen · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemon

May 29, 2020

Cocoa and Lavender reached a milestone 10th birthday in February – 10 years and over 500 recipes published. At the beginning, I had no idea what to write. I had never taken a food photo, not even surreptitiously in a restaurant. I didn’t have a clue about how blogs work. How do you celebrate ten

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