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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Touch of Provence Liquid Soaps from Rose et Marius

November 11, 2022

Made in Provence with olive oil and perfumed with exclusive Rose et Marius fragrances, these refillable liquid soaps are found in beautiful 5* hotels, top-quality restaurants, or your home. Imagine a typical Provencal relaxed lunch with chilled rosé under the arbour. These Rose et Marius liquid shower soaps are paraben-free. Capturing Provencal Fragrances Launched in

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Visit LUMA Arles Contemporary Art Centre and Urban Garden

November 4, 2022

The city of Arles is considered the gateway to the Camargue wetlands and Rhône River delta. It is the last major urban centre before leaving Provence’s southwestern boundary. In June 2021, LUMA Arles – an interdisciplinary creative campus – officially opened to the public in the former Parc des Ateliers. Maja Hoffmann’s grand vision for

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Our Top Ideas for Spending a Day in Aix-en-Provence

November 3, 2022

Situated in the Bouches du Rhône, Aix-en-Provence may lack Marseille’s waterfront and beaches, but the beauty of Aix more than makes up for it. A day is hardly long enough to appreciate a city that began as a Roman settlement over 2,000 years ago. But it is possible with our tips on how to spend

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Learning French · Virginie Van Der Wees

Le Corbusier’s La Cité Radieuse Marseille’s Amazing Architecture

November 1, 2022

Hello, My name is Angela. I want to tell you about my excursion with Virginie during my immersion in Provence. I wanted to return to Marseille during my second one-month immersion with Virginie. We started the day with a city tour. Then we visited the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. Finally, we went to the Cité radieuse.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Provence Bouches du Rhône Romans to Modern Day

October 28, 2022

The Rhône and Durance rivers are like bookends creating fluid boundaries of the Bouches du Rhône (mouth of the Rhône) while providing irrigation for the department’s agricultural land. After an 800 km journey from its source, the Rhône Glacier in Valais, Switzerland, the Rhône River yawns lazily into the Mediterranean Sea. For many visitors, the

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Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · J. Christina

Allure of European River Cruising the Rhône River in Provence

October 26, 2022

Luxury river cruising offers the best of what seasoned travellers want; stress-free, all-inclusive travel, dining, and daily guided excursions, all onboard a 5-star boutique river ship, while slowly plying Europe’s beautiful waterways. Rhône River in Provence On a very hot day in August, embarking on a European river cruise ship for an 8-day cruise on

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

10 Museums to Visit in Nice on the French Riviera

October 24, 2022

The French Riviera coast is lined with sandy and pebbled beaches, grand villas and designer gardens. Whether you arrive by car, plane, train or yacht, it is an attractive destination. While there is no lack of things to do along the Côte d’Azur, you want a dose of culture some days. Here is a list

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