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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Gem: A Luxurious Rental Home Available from July

April 7, 2025

Escape to Provence’s Bouches-du-Rhône and book your stay at this luxurious rental home nestled between the picturesque villages of Saint Cannat and Lambesc. A short five-minute drive connects you to these charming towns – details below. Available for long-term rental From July 1, 2025, seize the chance to live at this 5,500 m2 (60,000 sqft)

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Treat Yourself to Luxurious Easter Chocolates from Provence – Order Today!

March 25, 2025

Don’t wait for the Easter Bunny! Remember Provence has sourced high-quality chocolates and sweets at reasonable prices for the springtime holiday. Made in Provence with organic (74% cocoa) cocoa, these artisanal chocolates make great gifts. Produced with dark or milk chocolate by a French Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)-labeled confectionery near Aix-en-Provence, these sweets are

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Looking for Self-Guided City Walks in Provence? GPSmyCity App Giveaway!

March 18, 2025

You are planning a short trip to Provence and the French Riviera and want to hit the highlights during your visit. The GPSMyCity easy-to-use application is like having a tour guide in your hand. Whether visiting the French Riviera, one of Provence’s famous cities (Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Antibes, Marseille), or a smaller town such as Vence

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Dessert · François de Mélogue · Pastries · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Delicious Recipe Rum and Orange-Scented Beignets for Dessert

February 19, 2025

While I cannot promise that these feather-light beignets are low-calorie, they are delicious. A traditional French recipe for rum and orange-scented beignets that most likely got their nickname pets de nonne (literally “nun’s farts”) from a slight bastardization of the earlier term paix-de-nonne (“nun’s peace”). They are delicious dipped in a rich, homemade hot chocolate.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Provence Fall Tour: Book a Pitcher and Powell Culinary Adventure

February 17, 2025

Embark on a culinary journey through Provence with Pitcher and Powell, a boutique travel company created by two keen culinary enthusiasts. From September 26 to October 3, 2025, immerse yourself in a week-long cultural escapade that promises adventure and indulgence. Discover more and reserve your place on this Provence Fall tour adventure today. Introducing Pitcher

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat in Malaucène? Local’s Top Restaurant Picks

February 14, 2025

Le Prieuré La Madelène Bed and Breakfast (B&B) is the site of a former 12th-century Benedictine monastery nestled just outside the village of Malaucène at the foot of Mont Ventoux. We asked the owners, Bruno and Olivier, for their restaurant recommendations for where to eat in Malaucène near le Prieuré La Madelène. Please note that

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Meet Artist Jo Charlton her Painting is Inspired by Provence

January 29, 2025

Jo Charlton is a self-taught British artist who has recently moved back to England after 20 years in France. She has the great fortune to still have a house in Puyloubier, Provence. Having lived in London and Paris she finds the open countryside much more enriching to her soul. She uses oil and acrylic paint,

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