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Black Truffles: Seasonal Markets in Provence

August 19, 2025
When is Black Truffle Season? Black truffle season in Provence runs from mid-November to mid-March. While peak demand is during the December holiday season, our truffle guide shared that he feels the best quality truffles appear in January and February. Truffle Markets in Provence Summer truffles (Tuber Aestivum) are more commonly found in markets today
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Staying at Domaine La Pierre Blanche is Pure Provencal Magic

August 18, 2025
Arriving at Domaine la Pierre Blanche feels like entering a private country home in Provence. This boutique hotel, with 15 rooms, is tucked away from the road, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Bouches-du-Rhône region. Whether you believe in magic or not, staying at Domaine la Pierre Blanche is an unforgettable experience.
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Olives: Guide to Producers in the Alpilles Villages

August 15, 2025
Please use the information below as a reference guide highlighting the many olive producers of the Alpilles. Time constraints may limit your stops, but consider picking a village or targeting a few olive mills. We hope you enjoy some of Provence’s most beautiful olive groves. Additionally, we have included some general information on olive production
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Guide to the Villages of the Luberon Valley

August 12, 2025
Provence’s Luberon Valley is famous for its picturesque hilltop towns like Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, and Ménerbes. Additionally, charming villages such as Cabrières-d’Avignon, Cucuron, and Lourmarin offer their beauty. Visitors can explore agricultural lands, vineyards, medieval castles, art galleries, and great dining. Below are 15 of the must-see towns in the Luberon Valley. Click on the
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Gayle Padgett · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Discover La Botte Gardiane: The Ultimate Cowboy Boots—à la Française

August 7, 2025
These boots weren’t made for walking, but rather for horsing around on an actual pony. Recently, we visited the leather goods manufacturer La Botte Gardiane in the Camargue.  La Botte Gardiane Mais oui, back in 1958, when the French boot-making company La Botte Gardiane began designing footwear, the intended customers were horseback riders, specifically the
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