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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities

Alpilles Escapade Car Rally Discovery of this Beautiful Part of Provence

May 24, 2024
A large group of friends were visiting us in Provence in September. Our dilemma was introducing the first-timers to the highlights of the Alpilles and keeping everyone else interested in discovering some (new to them) hidden gems of the region. After some back-and-forth, we created a car rally itinerary that required following clues, answering questions,
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Where to Eat Bouillabaisse in Marseille, a Classic Seafood Dish from Provence

May 22, 2024
Marseille, France’s second-largest city, might not have an Eiffel Tower, but it has beaches, sunny skies, and fresh Mediterranean rockfish for its signature dish, bouillabaisse. But where should you go to eat bouillabaisse in Marseille? However, bouillabaisse is a culinary dish with a humble past that now has a quality standard. Is it a fish
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Paris Visitors: Don’t Miss Out on These Essential Art and Architecture Guides

May 20, 2024
Paris’s art, architecture, and fashion scenes have long influenced the rest of the country, including Provence. Ruby Boukabou, a passionate observer of Parisian art and architecture, has penned two indispensable books: The Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris. These comprehensive guides, enriched with her insights and experiences, are a
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Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Reasons to Visit Arles, France from Van Gogh to Contemporary Art

May 13, 2024
Arles’s contemporary art scene is another reason visitors flock to the city. In this post, one of my favourite Uzès-based British artists, Gilly Beal, visits Arles and shares her impressions of Arles’s artistic renaissance and burgeoning contemporary art scene. Van Gogh in Arles Nestled amidst the inspiring landscapes of the Provence region in southeast France,
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Visitor Guide: Gardens of Provence

May 3, 2024
France has many magnificent, historically significant gardens built for the French royal family. The Palace of Versailles and its immaculate grounds are on your list of must-sees near Paris. Then there are the Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau, south of the capital, and the stunning Château de Chenonceau gardens in the Loire Valley. Of course,
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