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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visit our Favourite Cities in Provence

March 25, 2020

With the large geographic footprint of Provence visiting the entire region in one trip, or a lifetime is nearly impossible. In high season (July and August), long drives and even longer lines should make you think twice about extended road trips. Instead, we suggest picking an activity each day and allowing enough time to enjoy

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Guest Post · Taste

10 Clever Tips To Eat Healthy When Travelling in Provence

March 24, 2020

When you think of travelling and a great vacation, chances are you’re looking forward to the food. However, just because you are on holiday in Provence does not mean you should consume foods that will leave you feeling bloated and tired. When you make better food choices, you’ll enjoy your leisure time without sacrificing your

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Perfectly Provence Newsletters

March 21, 2020

Please follow the links below to the newsletter archives by month, and feel free to download or share with a friend. If you are already a Perfectly Provence newsletter subscriber, thank you! Newsletters 2025: September 2025: Diving into Autumn in Provence – Provence in late September is delightful. The weather is warm, crowds are smaller,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Endless Reasons to Visit Marseille in Provence

March 18, 2020

Alexis Steinman is an American, an explorer and a storyteller who has chosen to live in Marseille. Fully bilingual, Alexis settled in Marseille in September 2017. The city continues to feeds her curiosity and her stomach. For this talented writer, the port city offers endless opportunities to share the stories under its cultural quilt. Join

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Guest Post · Inspire

Pétanque is Provence’s Sport

March 17, 2020

Provence is famous for many things. It’s a hotbed of culture, with many notable painters from the region, or living there for a while. The list includes Vincent van Gogh, who lived in Provence from early 1888 to the Spring of 1890, and Pablo Picasso, who spent each summer on the French Riviera for 20

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Our House in Provence · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Domaine Tempier Wine Estate in Bandol AOC

March 12, 2020

I have wanted to visit Domaine Tempier, ever since the first time I read about the Bandol winery owned by the Peyraud family, in books authored by Richard Olney, Alice Waters and Kermit Lynch. Kermit Lynch the renown wine importer, was introduced to the Peyrauds by Richard Olney and has been importing the wines of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Living in St Remy de Provence in the Alpilles

March 11, 2020

They fell in love with the South of France, although apparently not at first sight. It took 20 visits to Provence before Keith, and Val Van Sickle decided to make the region their part-time home. The couple’s home is near San Francisco in California’s Silicon Valley. However, a contract assignment in Switzerland changed their outlook

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