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

Our St Remy de Provence Lifestyle

July 20, 2020
Gayle Padgett and her husband Ralph maintained a long-distance relationship with Provence for two decades. They often travelled to the South of France during their vacation from US government jobs in Germany. As their retirement years approached, the “Where are we going to live?” question loomed. The couple chose a sensible “go-slow” approach of house-sitting
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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

8 Must-Read Books About Provence

July 1, 2020
Travel and Literature: two passions that usually go hand in hand! After all, surprising stories are what we look for in books and the most diverse scenarios in the world. One of the most inspiring places in this context is Provence. Lavender fields, mountain inland villages, historic cities, nature parks, acclaimed cuisine, and exceptional wines.
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Essentials: Quick Guides to Provence

Lavender in Provence Understanding the Essentials

June 25, 2020
Essential Lavender The lavender industry in Provence is a significant economic driver impacting agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and retail. There are 2,000 producers and roughly 25,000 people employed in the industry. The main growing areas are the four (4) departments the Drôme, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Vaucluse, with some small production in the Auvergne, Quercy and the Ardèche
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

When Will You Travel Again?

June 22, 2020
Recently, Martine Bertin-Peterson the founder of Goût et Voyage, LLC published the results of a travel survey that she ran for the five day period in June 2020. The survey asked questions around when participants would be willing to travel internationally, where they would feel comfortable staying, and comfort level with respect to long flights.
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Holidays Luxury Villas in the Luberon

June 8, 2020
A decade after the publication of Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence, Georgina Causton and her partner took a sabbatical year in Provence. Instead of returning to London, they bought three properties creating luxury rental villas that they call Paradis en Provence. Luxury Holiday Villas Situated in the heart of the Luberon, the villas –
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