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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

History the Pigeonniers of France in Perspective

April 20, 2022

Beautiful Bird Homes Thousands of pigeonniers, or pigeon towers, dot the landscape of the south of France. If you look for them, you will quickly realise that they come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Arguably, no creature has had more beautiful homes built for it than the pigeon. This raises an

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Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Why Some Provencal Rosé Gets Better with Age

April 19, 2022

Rosé wines are one of the first categories to be released in Provence, and you’ll start seeing the most recent vintage hit the shelves as early as February and right on through the spring and summer season. It’s no secret that rosé has a reputation for being a drink to enjoy young, fresh, chilled, and

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Provencal Recipes · Soup · Tasha Powell · Taste

Too Hot? Make Cold Soup Cucumber Grape Gazpacho

April 15, 2022

A friend of mine, Ulrike, first introduced me to this stunning Cucumber Grape Gazpacho last summer. It is a variation of an original recipe “The Sweet Life Cafe’s White Gazpacho” published on August 4, 2012, in The Los Angeles Times by Noelle Carter. Ulrike had the original article taped to a page and then placed

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

Marketing Ideas for Holiday Rentals in Provence Côte d’Azur

April 13, 2022

Do you own a holiday rental property (apartment, self-catered cottage, villa, village house, boutique hotel) in Provence or the Côte d’Azur? This article summarises a presentation given to holiday rental owners in the South of France in January 2022. We hope that you find some nuggets of helpful information when determining marketing partners and your

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Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Visit Historical Uzès? Lunch, Sightseeing and Family

April 12, 2022

There are towns and villages we happily visit time and again because of their uniqueness, proximity to historical sites, outstanding markets, or cultural attractions. As Uzès has it all, a well-preserved chateau, cobblestone streets, two great weekly markets, close to the Pont du Gard, and a Duke, it was an easy decision to meet cousins

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Exploring from Apt 4 Day Trips in the Vaucluse

April 7, 2022

Jen and Chris Mallon decided to move from England to Apt in June 2018 and arrived in France that September. Leaving their jobs and selling their house, they headed through the Channel Tunnel to Provence. Now they are busy running Cent Cinq self-catered apartments in Apt and welcoming guests from around the globe. So when

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Provence WineZine · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Vacqueyras Wine Pairing a Virtual Dinner with Friends

April 1, 2022

Le Clos de Caveau is one of the first wineries I visited after starting Provence WineZine. The story of this Vacqueyras vineyard — a stone’s throw from Gigondas — is best told over a glass of this excellent red blend of Grenache and Syrah called Fruit Sauvage. Henri Bungener, psychologist-turned-winemaker, told us the history of

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