Keith Van Sickle · Local Food Producers · Taste Joël Durand The Best Chocolate Maker in Provence November 9, 2021 A Precocious Talent “As a young boy in Brittany,” says Joël Durand, “I had three dreams—to be a chef, a pastry-maker, or a race car driver.” A smile crosses his face. “My parents made it clear that driving race cars was not in the cards, so I started cooking when I was six.” Durand quit Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Reasons to Visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence November 2, 2021 Jewel of the Alpilles Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (often written as St Rémy) is perhaps the ideal-sized town in the Alpilles. Plenty of tempting boutiques, chic hotels, a charming pedestrian-friendly centre and many restaurants exist. The largest city in the Alpilles, St Rémy, has roughly 9,800 people. Popular all year, St Rémy can be crowded in the summer Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Eygalières Restaurants Where to Eat October 19, 2021 Unlike the abundant shopping in the heart of Saint Remy de Provence, the village of Eygalières has only a handful of boutiques. However, what this town lacks in retail opportunities it makes up for with places to eat and drink. The following list of cafés and restaurants in Eygalières is a reference guide (you can Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Artist Residency in Provence Creativity in an Olive Mill September 30, 2021 Provence Invites Creativity Driving through towards Moulin de Gréoux, a soft evening light brushed the limestone spires of the Alpilles. At the same time, the olive groves and vineyards near Les Baux de Provence and Maussane created a multi-hued quilt of green vegetation. I did wonder how one might capture those shades on canvas and Continue Reading
Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Provencal History & Traditions Remembering the Resistance Movement in Provence August 5, 2021 In the centre of the pretty village of Saint Saturnin les Apt is a peaceful square (home to the vibrant Tuesday morning market), and to one side is a small garden area that sits in front of a stark stone wall, which is a memorial to the dramatic and devastating events that happened there on Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit 10 Best Places in Provence to Hike and Walk January 28, 2021 Looking for a great hiking destination in Provence? Or, are you only interested in walking through this corner of France? In this article, we’ll talk about 10 of the best places to hike and walk in the Provence. Etang De Vaccares At the mouth of the Rhone, the Camargue wetland delta is home to a Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire The 5 Best Films Set in Provence December 9, 2020 Have you ever felt that need to travel to a place with fantastic views, rather than have to suffocate in a city environment any longer? Then look to Provence! And what better way to get in the mood for a trip to Provence than through movies! Yes, Provence is not only the setting of these Continue Reading
