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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat in Eygalieres a List of Local Restaurants

September 27, 2018

Unlike the abundant shopping in the heart of Saint Remy de Provence, the village of Eygalieres has only a handful of boutiques. However, what this town lacks in retail opportunities it makes up for in the options for places to eat and drink. The following list of cafés and restaurants in Eygalieres is a reference

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Gayle Padgett · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Beyond Vin at the Saint Rémy de Provence Fête du Vin

August 10, 2018

Swirl-sniff-see-sip. And, sigh. There was a lot of that going on last Friday night in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence—it was the opening of the annual Fête du Vin. Fête du Vin – More than Wine The bussed-in tourists had left, leaving lucky locals and overnight visitors all to themselves to spend a leisurely evening wine booth-hopping on Place

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Visit to Mougins Picasso Statue by Dutch Sculptor Gabriël Sterk

June 15, 2018

The Paul Cézanne statue at the Rotonde in Aix is the work of Dutch sculptor Gabriël Sterk who not only produced it but also organized its funding: when I interviewed him at the time, he explained that he had recently moved to the town and couldn’t understand why there was no permanent memorial to the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Provence For Your Retirement Home: Gayle Padgett’s Expat Story

May 23, 2018

Mention Provence as a destination to your friends, and most people have either been and want to return or are dreaming of their first visit. Gayle Padgett and her husband “flirted” with Provence for two decades, often travelling during their vacation time from US government jobs in Germany. As their retirement years approached, the “Where

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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

A New Book, Art in the South of France: The Inside Story

April 17, 2018

My new book, “Art in the South of France: The Inside Story,” will be launched this week. It is a journey across from ancient sun-drenched Arles through Saint-Tropez and Saint Paul-de-Vence to the Italianate beauty of Menton, following the artists who flocked south to the area where their creativity flourished under the sun. Van Gogh worked

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Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for a Delicious Raspberry Tart with an Almond Crust

April 6, 2018

Gilles Conchy is the smiling face behind the Provence Gourmet. This is his recipe for Raspberry Tart with an Almond Crust. This is an easy dessert to make. The fresh raspberries and hint of mint give it a summer feel.

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Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

What’s On in Provence? March Events and Easter Weekend

March 5, 2018

Spring is Upon us! Or, at least, it is here. I remember growing up in Montréal when you could smell the spring mud and ice thawing, there would always be one last snow generally right before my birthday on April 26th. Urgh. For all of you in colder climes, you’re almost there! …Continue reading here

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