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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Provencal Charm 10 Villages to Visit in the Luberon Valley

April 1, 2024

Provence is known for its picturesque villages and stunning scenery, and the Luberon Valley has some of the most famous towns perched on hillsides, historically for defence purposes and provide lovely photos today. Below is our list of 10 villages that we considered must-sees in the Luberon Valley: Ansouis The village of Ansouis inside the

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

Holiday Escape to Rustrel: Village Life in the Luberon Valley

March 22, 2024

We have featured many villages and larger towns from St Remy to Nice in our “Where we live in Provence” series, including other places in the Luberon. Perhaps missed by the typical tourist itineraries, Rustrel is a small Luberon Valley village worth visiting. We asked Beth, who owns a home in the town, and Jen

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Experience Provence Lavender Fields and Cultural Highlights with TripUSAFrance Tours

March 15, 2024

Visiting Provence’s famous lavender fields is truly what dreams are made of. It’s a magical, sensory experience. You inhale the earthy fragrance filling the summer air and see the rows of deep purple flowers dancing toward the horizon. Experience the lavender plateaus and visit many remarkable sites in the South of France on a TripUSAFrance

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Explore Rustrel, a Charming Village for Your Luberon Itinerary

March 7, 2024

Famous for its perched medieval villages, Provencal markets, and vineyards, the Luberon Valley is a popular destination for visitors. The hilltop towns of Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, Ménerbes and Roussillon are some of the beautiful stops on most itineraries. However, some villages receive less “foot traffic” but are well worth the detour, and Rustrel is one

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Rustrel is a Luberon Village Where You Want to Spend a Week

January 12, 2024

Surprisingly, Rustrel remains under the radar for many visitors to the Luberon Valley. This village is just a few minutes from Apt, the largest town in the area. Yet retains an old-world Provencal charm. If someone had a week in Rustrel, what would you suggest filling the days? We asked the owner of Au Coin

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Markets in Provence Cote d’Azur a List for Travel Planning

November 21, 2023

Welcome to our list of the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. This article is a reference directory by day of the week to better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible. However,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide from Provence

November 17, 2023

2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide As December approaches, the countdown is on for holiday shopping. In our 2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide and Our Provencal Marketplace, we have collected some of our favourite creators from Provence and beyond. These made-in-France products are for the home (table, kitchen and décor), fashion, and self-care (soaps, candles). In

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