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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

MuSaMa Savon de Marseille Preserving Provencal History

September 21, 2018

Le Musée de Savon de Marseille MuSaMa opened in mid-March (2018) near the Vieux Port. This museum, boutique and workshop are dedicated to safeguarding the reputation of Savon de Marseille. The vision of the museum’s founders is to educate visitors about the vrai (real) Savon de Marseille, its eco-friendly ingredients, and artisanal production. This goal

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

A Trip to Arles: Cultural and Lunch Reasons to Visit this City

August 16, 2018

Cultural Arles The newly-created arts and cultural centre, LUMA, based in the old railway sheds, has a handful of shows this summer and fall. Headlining them is Gilbert & George: THE GREAT EXHIBITION (1971-2016), an 80-work retrospective that will occur until 6th January. I also like the sound of ‘Une Histoire Avec Vincent’. Discover all the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

Exposition 438 Photographer Camille Moirenc and the Provencal Coastline

July 30, 2018

Provencal Coastline Images Even a photographer born in Provence, Camille Moirenc, a South of France native who has spent 30 years photographing the region and has published the same number of books, was surprised at the math. His most ambitious project to date might be “Exposition 438, Notre Littoral” a photo pursuit that took two

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Our Top Ideas for a Family-Friendly Holiday in Provence

July 20, 2018

Les Vacances! Holidays in Provence en Famille The trip is booked, finally a chance to spend some time in Provence with the family. However, you want this experience to be one that everyone (and every age) will remember with equal amounts of joy. Touring old Provencal villages in a hot car, and travelling on small

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

Vaison Danses One of Many reasons to Visit Charming Vaison La Romaine

June 11, 2018

Dancing Under the Stars On a warm July evening, the setting sun kisses the Rhone Valley grapevines good-night as dancers perform in a 7000-seat Roman theatre. No, you are not dreaming. For 22 years, the Vaison Danses festival brings together international dancers to perform for audiences in the Vaucluse. This year the program has a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence

Expat Life in France and the Opportunity to Run a Luxury B&B

March 12, 2018

Relocating to the South of France is often a lifestyle choice, for those seeking a milder climate and slower pace of life. However, it is not every couple who willingly choose to spend their semi-retirement years managing a boutique, 5-bedroom B&B in a new country. In December 2010, Jane and Gary Langton purchased Mas d’Augustine,

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Is This the Face of Mary Magdalene?

February 7, 2018

As most of you living in and around Aix will know, the region has long been associated with Mary Magdalene, the companion of Jesus who, according to legend, was driven out of Palestine during early Christian persecutions. She was expelled together with other saints in a boat without sails, which pitched up at Stes-Maries-de-la-Mer in

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