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Inspire · Learning French · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

Immersion in the Heart of Glanum’s Ancient Ruins: Learning French Differently

December 3, 2025

Have you considered learning French on holiday? Virginie Van Der Wess lives in Provence with her family and offers French immersion homestay experiences. Located near the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, Virginie curates a custom holiday experience that suits each client. In this case, Jon and his wife Marie were interested in learning about Glanum, the

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

2025 Holiday Gift Guide Books from Provence our Recommendations

December 1, 2025

Are you shopping for book lovers? Here is our 2025 holiday gift guide for books from Provence for those on your list who love reading, travelling, and dreaming of France. These books are for anyone who wants a literary “dose” of Provence. 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Books Whether you have visited the region or always

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

2026 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

November 26, 2025

 Winter Festivals and Events in Provence Many images of Provence and the Côte d’Azur depict summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s a great time to enjoy the region

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

2025 Provence-inspired Holiday Shopping Guide: Products We Love

November 25, 2025

As December approaches, the countdown to holiday shopping begins. In our 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide and Our Provençal Marketplace, we have gathered some of our favourite creators from Provence and beyond. Please continue reading to explore our curated collection of authentic Provençal gifts that will bring warmth and fragrance to your holiday season. These Provence-inspired

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Kathryn MacDonell

Paul Cezanne The Father of Modern Art Lives On in Provence

November 24, 2025

There is something humbling about standing where an artist once stood and inhabiting the space where his art was visualized and born. This was my experience discovering Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence, where he lived, found inspiration, painted, and died. He saw and captured the bright Mediterranean colours and the saturated sunlight. I followed his gaze. Aix

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

The Camargue is Provence’s Unmissable Wild Side

November 10, 2025

While the lavender and sunflower fields of Provence are visually stunning, the Camargue region offers a unique combination of natural beauty that makes it a must-see destination. What makes visiting the Camargue so special? This area is home to semi-wild horses, untamed bulls, a diverse population of birds, rugged cowhands, and beautiful sandy beaches. In

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Explore · Learning French · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees

Marseille’s Château d’If: French Immersion and the Count of Monte Cristo

October 29, 2025

Did you know that a short ferry ride from Marseille is an archipelago of islands? There are four islands in the Iles de Frioul archipelago, and ferries run from the Vieux Port regularly during the summer months. You can easily spend a day hiking the trails or lounging on the beaches of Ratonneau. The smallest

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