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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Discover the Best of Provence with OohProvence Multi-day Tours

March 30, 2022

Provence has it all: vineyards, lavender fields, ancient Roman cities, and hilltop villages. But with so much choice, it’s hard to know where to begin. So, whether this is your first time in the South of France or not, why not let someone else take care of the logistics? Christopher Curtis and Laurent Nurisso, the

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities

Ochre Exploration Luberon Mines De Bruoux near Gargas

March 16, 2022

I have a confession to make. It’s been over 30 years since we first visited the area and over five (5) years since buying the house here, yet I hadn’t seen the incredible Mines de Bruoux, at nearby Gargas, until recently. Incredible Mines de Bruoux Typically when Ochres are mentioned, Roussillon and Rustrel tend to

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

L’AUGUSTE Provence Beautiful Accessories from Watercolours

March 14, 2022

At L’AUGUSTE Provence, showcasing the Provencal countryside always starts with an image. Finding endless inspiration in Provence’s landscapes, local traditions, and exceptional French craftsmanship, the three founders (Laure, Stéphanie, and Caroline) launched L’AUGUSTE Provence in 2021. These friends combined their expertise to turn Laure’s watercolour paintings into attractive, practical accessories. What’s in a Name? More

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Provence WineZine · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Debating Provençal Pairings at Acquiesce Winery

March 11, 2022

Gathering in the Acquiesce Winery tasting room with owner Susan Tipton and Susan and Towny Manfull and the wine lovers behind Provence WineZine was a joyful occasion after so much time apart. However, we were not in Lodi, California for simply a social occasion, we had some wine tasting and food pairing to do. We

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

Bonnieux a Great Place for a Day in the Luberon

March 10, 2022

Discovering Bonnieux Our family first visited Bonnieux during a week in Provence in early June 2003. We stayed in a nearby village and spent a few hours in Bonnieux one afternoon. The Luberon truly captivated all three of us. The following year we returned for a longer stay—six-and-a-half months—renting a farmhouse in the countryside between

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Traditions and 8 Lamb Recipes to Try

March 7, 2022

Raising sheep and goats has been part of the fabric of life in Provence for centuries. Before grocery stores, small animal husbandry was necessary for nutrition and is the basis for traditional recipes. We highlight eight (8) of these dishes further down in this article. Grazing Land In a landscape that changes rapidly from seaside

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Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Sue Aran

Gypsy Pilgrimage to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue

March 4, 2022

I find myself increasingly comfortable listening to conversations I don’t understand. Throaty vowels, rusty consonants, over half a dozen languages being spoken at once; French, Spanish, Catalan, American, Austrian, Italian, Romani during the Gypsy Festival, Pélerinage Gitan, in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Listening with our minds instead of our hearts, language often limits the art of being human.

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