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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Visit Forcalquier and Stop at this Artists’ Atelier-Boutique

May 21, 2025

Sylvie Hooghe and Cécile Vitrant are jewellery creators based in Forcalquier, a town in the Department of Alpes-De-Haute-Provence. Forcalquier offers many reasons to visit, including an impressive citadel and a pedestrian-friendly old centre, but the main reason is the concentration of artists’ workshops and boutiques. Plan to visit Forcalquier and stop by the newest artists’

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Tarte aux Citron a Lemon Recipe from the French Riviera

May 16, 2025

It is possible that lemon tarts were created to tempt the resolve of non-dessert eaters. The irresistible recipe below combines tart citrus and sweet lemony cream. While bakers worldwide craft fabulous lemon tarts, we wanted to showcase this tarte aux citron from Nice. This dessert is la Tarta al Limoun in Niçoise and has three

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Learning French

French Learning Experience Miss Gwen Immersion Holidays Near Provence

May 14, 2025

Say bonjour to fluency! Gwen Simon organizes private French immersion stays at her home in southern France near Provence. After teaching English for 20 years, she decided it was time for a career change when her family returned to France after three years of expat living in Asia. They are settled in a charming 18th-century

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Keith Van Sickle · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provence’s Tasty Cavaillon Melons Achieve IGP Protected Status

May 5, 2025

After a complicated process that took eight long years, on February 12, 2025, the European Commission granted the Melon de Cavaillon its coveted IGP designation. IGP laws (Indication Géographique Protégée) mean that only products from a certain geographic area, following strict rules, can carry the label. It guarantees quality and authenticity for the consumer and

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Guest Post · Inspire

A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Married in the South of France

April 28, 2025

Why Get Married in the South of France? The South of France is one of Europe’s most sought-after wedding destinations, offering breathtaking sea views, picturesque landscapes, and a warm, sun-drenched climate. Whether you choose Provence’s authentic countryside or the French Riviera’s glamorous coastline, your wedding will be set against a backdrop of charm, elegance, and

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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Adventures and Culinary Pleasures How I Fell in Love with Provence

April 23, 2025

Carole Bumpus began exploring Provence in 1997 when she and her husband Winston visited the region for the first time with two other couples. Their stay in a remote village in the Var provides a flavour of Provencal life away from the crowds and enough of a taste of the glitz and glamour of the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities

A Quick Driving Tour of the Luberon Villages in Provence

April 18, 2025

We invited some friends to visit us in early September in Provence. When they agreed, we jumped into planning mode and created an itinerary that would interest first-timers and those who had previously visited. It’s challenging to plan a holiday agenda that balances the needs of an active group who want to see the region

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