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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Essentials: Quick Guides to Provence

Lavender in Provence Understanding the Essentials

June 25, 2020

Essential Lavender The lavender industry in Provence is a significant economic driver impacting agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and retail. There are 2,000 producers and roughly 25,000 people employed in the industry. The main growing areas are the four (4) departments the Drôme, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Vaucluse, with some small production in the Auvergne, Quercy and the Ardèche

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

Summer Festivals and Events in Provence 2020

June 1, 2020

What’s On? During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. At this time of year, the lavender is in bloom, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music under the stars to bulls

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Guest Post · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

This Tomato Pesto Tart is Simply Delicious

May 13, 2020

It’s a warm day in Provence and the tomatoes are fresh, but you need a recipe for lunch. Well, chef, Anne Challier has the answer with her Tomato Pesto Tart. There are only a few ingredients and the result is delicious. Serve with a green salad, and perhaps a glass of rosé and you have

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Elizabeth Gabay · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Domaine de Trévallon Vineyard and Stockinger Barrels

February 18, 2020

By Liz Gabay This article was originally published in Nomacorc website magazine in summer 2016, following my three-day visit to Trevallon in April 2016. A cold Mistral was blowing for most of that week, so hiding in the cellar some days, despite the noise, was a respite. Sometimes the most unexpected vineyard visits appear from

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Recommended Holiday Reading List from Provence

November 27, 2019

After all the December festivities, the holidays are a great time to disconnect from your e-devices and read. Whether you are searching for a gift or looking for a good book for yourself, these are some of our picks Holiday Reading List from Provence. Holidays Reads from Provence Discover the ancient Provencal holiday traditions in

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Guide to the Best Spas in Provence

November 17, 2019

Lavender fields and rosé are among the hundreds of reasons to book a trip to Provence. A visit to the region often revolves around seeing all the main sights to “tick the boxes.” Don’t make that mistake! Provence is also the perfect choice for a relaxing spa break, a yoga retreat, and a place to

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Love Stories

September 4, 2019

Please click on the book cover titles to order a copy. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases. Note: If you purchase a book via these links, we receive a small commission that does not impact your price. Thank you in advance for supporting our work to maintain Perfectly Provence. Karen Aldous

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