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Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Fractional Ownership Makes Moving to Provence, France Easy

January 27, 2025

A Move to Provence? Why not? As you’ve heard, Americans are considering moving to France, and you, too, may be wondering, “Is this the time to make this dream a reality?” After all, Provence is the magical place where Marcel Pagnol (La Gloire de Mon Père, Le Château de Ma Mère) spent his childhood and

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Nîmes UNESCO Maison Carrée is it Really Square?

January 20, 2025

The residents of Nîmes (Nîmois) are incredibly proud of their Roman heritage. The Maison Carrée is renowned for being one of the most remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, alongside Rome’s Pantheon. Renovated in 1992 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, it has gained even greater fame and visibility. But is Nîmes’ Maison Carrée

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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste · Winter in Provence

Winter in Provence a Seasonal Menu For Dinner with Good Friends

December 18, 2024

Winter in Provence unveils a serene, understated beauty. The villages quiet down—tourists have departed, fields lie fallow, and root vegetables are tucked away in cool, shadowy cellars. The land rests after autumn’s final harvest while the frost-kissed garrigue glimmers in the winter light. Tendrils of smoke curl from chimneys as locals transition into the colder

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Fruit Desserts · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Holiday Baking: Festive Cranberry Tart Recipe from Provence

December 16, 2024

Do particular foods make you think of the holiday season? For me, the appearance of cranberries in the supermarket is a sure sign that Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities are around the corner. The cranberry tart recipe below is from Moulin Castelas, a beautiful olive plantation and mill near Les Baux de Provence. Moulin Castelas Olive

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Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Discover the Fragrant Charm of Grasse: A Day in the Perfume Capital of the World

December 5, 2024

When you find yourself on the stunning Côte d’Azur, set aside a day to explore the enchanting town of Grasse, renowned as the perfume capital since the 18th century. Nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this picturesque region boasts the perfect climate for cultivating fragrant flowers essential for perfume production. Grasse the Perfume

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

2024 Holiday Gift Guide Books from Provence our Recommendations

December 4, 2024

Are you shopping for book lovers? Here is our 2024 holiday gift guide for books from Provence for those on your list who love reading, travelling, and dreaming of France. These books are for anyone who wants a literary “dose” of Provence. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Books Whether you have visited the region or always

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit · Winter in Provence

Thinking of Skiing in France? Head to Provence’s Southern Alps

November 29, 2024

Whether you are a keen skier, you probably recognize famous French ski resorts such as Val d’Isère, Courchevel, Chamonix, Méribel and Megève. It may surprise some people that besides lavender and rosé, Provence has several ski resorts readily accessible from major centres such as Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Nice. So, if you are thinking of a

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