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François de Mélogue · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Tomato Tart Plain and Simple

February 28, 2020

Savoury tarts are something that French cooks do just as well as those tempting sweet creations. This Tomato Tart made with homemade confit tomatoes is a breath of summer any time of the year. Of course, we all dream of those summer days when you can pick tomatoes in your garden, but even in the

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Food Favourites and Recipes from Provence to Eat

February 21, 2020

The following guest article by French Waterways, “18 Foodie Treats to Eat in Provence,” is republished below with permission. We have added links to recipes for these Provencal favourites. If you are looking for cruising inspiration and information, french-waterways.com is the world’s most comprehensive and best-loved source of inspiration and information about enjoying the rivers

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Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb

Book Review: A Provençal Christmas Story

December 2, 2019

Accomplished Author In 2011, Susan Kiernan-Lewis published a book entitled “How to Succeed as an Indie Author,” which, for some reason, is no longer available on the market. She then followed her advice and today has become one of the most prolific Indie authors in the US. The numbers speak for themselves: in 2018, she

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Explore · Margo Lestz · Villages Towns and Cities

A Walking Tour Old Town Nice

November 25, 2019

By Margo Lestz: While in Nice, I decided to put together a little walking tour of the Old Town (Vieux Nice). It’s a route that you can follow to see most of the historic sites (with lots of shops and restaurants along the way). Vieux Nice on Foot Nice’s Old Town is where it all

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Liz Lord · Local Food Producers · Taste

It’s Very Nice Gare du Sud Marketplace

November 21, 2019

Nice Food and Drink Sadly, as of 2025, the Gare du Sud is now closed. The City of Nice is considering options for a cultural centre. The French Riviera city of Nice did not lack options for entertainment, but now there is one more to add to your list: a visit to the Gare du

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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Spend a Sunday Visiting Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Antiques

October 21, 2019

By Caroline Longstaffe Provencal Antiques Sunday morning is market day in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Known throughout Europe for its astounding array of antique shops, alongside its’ conventional Provencal market, this charming town also hosts an incredible Sunday antique market. Just 39km from Lourmarin, the pretty drive through the Luberon Valley takes about 40 minutes. As parking can

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Food Trucks in Provence Delivering World Cuisine

July 30, 2019

Provence Food Trucks When you think of Provence, it’s unlikely that a food truck is a culinary image that springs to mind. However, the number of food trucks in the region is exploding. Most of these trucks are mobile, available to travel to private venues, public gatherings, markets and festivals. A few of these tiny

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