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French Decor & Gardens · Inspire · Steve Wilkison

A Visit to the Fabulous Gardens of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

November 25, 2022

One of the more challenging aspects of moving to France for my wife was losing her garden. In Nashville, where we lived for almost twenty years, we had an acre of property with lots of room for her to plant multiple gardens. Here in Vence, we live in an apartment with no yard. We have

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Visit Villa Kérylos for a Touch of Greece on the Côte d’Azur

October 18, 2022

Once a private residence to the east of Beaulieu-sur-Mer and near Villefranche-sur-Mer, the Villa Kérylos sits prominently on a rocky outcrop with a panoramic visit. Kérylos is a Greek word for a kingfisher bird and an omen of good luck. Villa Kérylos History Théodore Reinach commissioned the construction of a seaside mansion, engaging architect Emmanuel

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit

Coastal Walks Near Nice Along the French Riviera

October 12, 2022

Whether you arrived in Nice, France, by air, train, ship, or car, why not stretch your legs with a walk along the coastline? Generally, the following seaside walks are moderate and not too strenuous. Your reward with little effort is a collection of fabulous vistas. Coastal Walks Near Nice Maps and other information are available

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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

Winter in Provence Events Calendar 2022

November 30, 2021

Winter Festivals and Events in Provence What is winter like in Provence? It’s a good question. So, many images of the South of France are summer scenes; ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation and beautiful people in enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention on social media channels,

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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Summer at the French Olive Grove a Novel by Sophie Claire

June 2, 2021

Sophie Claire writes uplifting emotional stories with their heart in Provence, where she spent her childhood summers. She is half French, half Scottish, was born in Africa and growing up in England, she felt she didn’t belong anywhere – except in the pages of a book. Perhaps this is why she likes to help her

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

Winter Holidays on the French Riviera

December 15, 2020

The owners of Riviera Experience, both from southern California, would not trade winter on the French Riviera for any North American “snowbird” experience. Forget wintering in Florida, Arizona, or California! The famous Côte d’Azur has long attracted travellers in the first few months of the year. When the French Riviera was “discovered” as a place

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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: June 2025: Provence: A Symphony of Scents and Sounds this Summer – In Provence, summer awakens with the song of the

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