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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Chef Suzanne’s Spring Dinner Menu Inspired by Provence

March 21, 2025

Suzanne Kay was born in Canada and now lives in Provence. After her art studies, wanderlust took over with travels to Santorini, Greece, the Isle of Arran in Scotland, Vancouver, Canada and eventually to a village in the Vaucluse. Suzanne honed her culinary skills in restaurant kitchens and now offers Plate Full of Dreams cooking

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Aix-en-Provence City Guide: Highlights for Visitors

March 8, 2025

Aix-en-Provence is a vibrant city rich in heritage, originating as a Roman settlement and flourishing during the Middle Ages as the royal residence for the Counts of Provence. Since 1409, it has been a center of learning with a campus of L’Université d’Aix-Marseille, attracting students worldwide. A notable figure in its history is King René

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Choose the Best Marketing Partner for Holiday Rentals in Provence Côte d’Azur

February 26, 2025

How do you attract bookings for your holiday rental in Provence, Alpes, Côte d’Azur? It’s no small feat! As a holiday rental owner, you know the work required to run a property and offer visitors a taste of the lifestyle in the South of France. Perfectly Provence works collaboratively with our partners by helping them

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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie a Beautiful Provencal Village

February 24, 2025

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a picturesque village in the département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, within the breathtaking Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, whose headquarters are in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. It was our final stop on our exploration of Les Gorges du Verdon. Like Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of  Les Plus Beaux Villages de France  ~ the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France.’ With

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate

Provence Real Estate Overview 2024-2025 from Maison Victoire

February 21, 2025

Whether you are considering purchasing residential real estate in France for investment or a lifestyle change, understanding the market and its nuances is essential. Maison Victoire’s “Market Report 2024/2025” provides vital insights into Provence’s dynamic real estate environment. Below are some highlights from the report, reproduced with permission from Maison Victoire. About Maison Victoire In

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat in Malaucène? Local’s Top Restaurant Picks

February 14, 2025

Le Prieuré La Madelène Bed and Breakfast (B&B) is the site of a former 12th-century Benedictine monastery nestled just outside the village of Malaucène at the foot of Mont Ventoux. We asked the owners, Bruno and Olivier, for their restaurant recommendations for where to eat in Malaucène near le Prieuré La Madelène. Please note that

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François de Mélogue · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

My Simple Recipe for Roasted Farmhouse Chicken

February 12, 2025

Something about a succulent roasted farmhouse chicken pleases my whole family. Cooking chicken in a cocotte is a traditional French method. The French word cocotte denotes a covered casserole usually made from clay, but a Dutch oven works well for this recipe. Here is the original Simple French Cooking recipe and notes on French butter.

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