2023 Gift Guide from Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireShopping & Gifts

2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide from Provence

2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide As December approaches, the countdown is on for holiday shopping. In our 2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide and Our Provencal Marketplace, we have collected some of our favourite creators from Provence and beyond. These made-in-France products are for the home (table, kitchen and décor), fashion, …

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Black Friday Shopping Provence
InspireShopping & GiftsVirginie Van Der Wees

Les Soldes Black Friday Shopping Trends in Provence

Virginie Van Der Wees wrote this article about Black Friday in Provence. She is a mother, wife, and French teacher who offers language immersion holidays near Aix-en-Provence. The text about consumer shopping trends in France is written in English, followed by French. Please keep reading for anyone interested in improving …

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Artists Inspired by ProvenceCarolyne Kauser-AbbottInspire

Our List: Museums and Places to see Art in Provence

Where to See Art in Provence In a place that inspired so many famous artists, including Paul Cezanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Nicolas de Stael, among countless others, there is no lack of opportunities to see art in Provence. We have compiled a list of places …

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Sweet Treats Calissons from Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottLocal Food ProducersTaste

Order Sweet Treats from Provence for the Holidays

For the end-of-year celebrations, what is better than giving or receiving a selection of sweet treats? Remember Provence offers different and exclusive compositions of Provençal and artisanal chocolates and sweets. Fruidoraix, a family-run company, has produced these confectioneries for over 140 years. The fabrication expertise has been passed along through …

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A wall of rose Chateau La Coste Wines Rosé Provence

Guide for Provence Wine Regions and Vineyards

History of Wine in Provence There is evidence that the ancient Greeks who founded Marseille 2600 years ago started producing wine in the area. Over the centuries, the Romans, Gauls, Catalans and Savoyards introduced grape varieties to Provence. The Great Wine Blight almost destroyed the wine industry in the late …

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Book Review Seeking Provence
Books on ProvenceCarolyne Kauser-AbbottInspire

Book Review Seeking Provence by Nicholas Woodsworth

Nicholas Woodsworth wrote Seeking Provence, Old Myths, New Paths about his lifestyle transition that began with a “Career Discussion.” The book starts with meeting his new boss at the newspaper’s headquarters in London, England, to life in Aix-en-Provence. Woodsworth was not enthusiastic about the unanticipated leave of absence and permanent …

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Artists Inspired by ProvenceCarolyne Kauser-AbbottInspire

12 Great Places For Contemporary Art in Provence

With its “painter’s light” and powerful landscapes, Provence was immortalized by Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh and other famous artists. However, the region is continually building its reputation as a magnet for art and creativity. From parks to vineyards to glass factories, here are 12 places to see contemporary art …

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Olympic Logo Paris Torch Relay
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireWhat's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

The Paris Olympic Torch Relay Begins in Provence in May 2024

On May 8, 2024, the Olympic Torch Relay begins in Marseille before heading around France toward its destination at the opening ceremony in Paris for the XXXIII Olympiad. It’s fitting that the Olympic Flame will arrive on French soil in – Massalia (ΜΑΣΣΑΛΙΑ) – the city the Greeks founded in …

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Jewish Provence Carpentras synagogue site
InspireKeith Van SickleProvencal History & Traditions

10 Historic Jewish Sites in Provence

France has a thriving Jewish community, the third largest in the world after Israel and the United States. And while today Paris is the center of French Jewish life, this wasn’t always the case. That center was Provence for centuries, thanks to a surprising protector: the Pope. This article covers …

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Aix en Provence Goût Voyage Provence Tours
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Join Goût et Voyage Provence Tours for Tastes Cuisine and Culture

Martine Bertin-Peterson is the founder of the travel company Goût et Voyage. Her focus is small group tours featuring culture and gourmet delights in Provence and Tuscany. These food and wine excursions in Provence are like travelling with your best friends, as a Goût et Voyage tour never exceeds six …

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