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Cooked Wine Provence’s Vin Cuit is Steeped in Tradition

December 15, 2017

Sometime in early October, after the harvest, winemakers—mostly located in a small area of Provence at the base of Mont Sainte Victoire, between Aix-en-Provence and Trets—begin the annual tradition of making “vin cuit” or “cooked wine.” They each build a big fire of oak wood and fill a huge cauldron with the juice from the

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Guided Holiday Tours · Taste

Explore these Options for Culinary Holidays in Provence

December 6, 2017

Provence’s natural beauty, rich cultural history and agreeable weather are some of the many reasons that one might choose to visit the region. However, it is the food and wine that will make you want to come back time and again. This article outlines a variety of available options for a culinary holiday in Provence.

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Discover the Tradition of the 13 Desserts of Christmas in Provence

December 1, 2017

A buffet table laden with 13 desserts! How could the French be so smug as to think that North Americans with our turkey-centric Christmas dinners, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and a variety of sides are excessive? Or so I felt when I first heard about this holiday tradition. However, like most customs in the

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Why You Should Explore Breathtaking Provence this Fall

December 1, 2017

Provence in Autumn Almost anyone with an artistic eye – photographers, painters, Instagrammers – love Provence for its beautiful light. Famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gaugin Paul Cézanne and Pablo Picasso all captured the ever-changing luminosity on their canvases. Provence is glorious in any season, however during fall the unique “painter’s light”

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A Family Christmas in Provence at Le Domaine de Palerme

November 21, 2017

Head to the South of France After years of the same old holiday routines, the Christmas stockings are looking a bit ragged and plum pudding it still not your favourite dessert. Why not change it up this year and spend a week in Provence? Domaine de Palerme is available for a week at Christmas or for

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence

Why Choose Provence Lifestyle? Experiences by Author Keith Van Sickle

November 20, 2017

Welcome to the first in a series of articles based on Provence lifestyle. These posts are an attempt to separate fact from fiction and dig into what it means to live in Provence. To discover more we ask a series of questions to understand why some people choose to visit Provence and others change their

French Decor & Gardens · Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire

The Jardins d’Albertas of Bouc-Bel-Air and Casanova’s Visit in Provence

November 16, 2017

Whether fiction or not, Nutmeg thinks it is appropriate that Casanova the infamous Venetian writer, gambler and reputed womanizer is weaved into the history of les Jardins d’Albertas. This garden, owned by the Albertas family, is located just a few minutes outside of Aix-en-Provence in the town of Bouc-Bel-Air, where the ancient village was built on a bouc (small

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Large Property Near Aix - Ferme du Val

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Alpilles 2-Bedroom Rental Stunning Guesthouse

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Travel Journal – Côte d’Azur

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels

Made with 100% jacquard cotton these tea towels from Remember Provence are ideal for the kitchen and as gifts. Made in Provence they are very absorbent with a sufficiently thick fabric but are quick-drying. This version has a playful sardine pattern.

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Cotton Tote Bag with Lavender Design

This lightweight tote bag has a beautiful watercolour design of a flowering lavender field printed on the front. Each L'AUGUSTE Provence tote bag is unique and entirely handmade in Provence.

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Rose et Marius Candles

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Travel Journal – Cannes

Whether you are visiting Cannes for the film festival or not this travel journal is perfect for recording you adventures on the Côte d’Azur. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolour prints on throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm. It is beautiful, combining sustainability with artistry.

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Liquid Shower Soap from Provence

Imagine a typical Provencal relaxed lunch with chilled rosé under the arbour. These Rose et Marius liquid shower soaps are paraben-free. Made with olive oil from Provence and exclusive fragrances created in Grasse. Find these refillable soaps in beautiful 5* hotels, top-quality restaurants, or your home.

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Mini Candle Collections

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Canadian Herbes de Provence

Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm 2024 blend of Herbes de Provence are in stock. This dried herb mix (oregano, savory, thyme, rosemary, basil and lavender) what you want for seasoning roasted vegetables, dry rubs, or marinades. Note: Shipping in Canada only.

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Search Results for: aix en provence

Cooked Wine Provence’s Vin Cuit is Steeped in Tradition

Explore these Options for Culinary Holidays in Provence

Discover the Tradition of the 13 Desserts of Christmas in Provence

Why You Should Explore Breathtaking Provence this Fall

A Family Christmas in Provence at Le Domaine de Palerme

Why Choose Provence Lifestyle? Experiences by Author Keith Van Sickle

The Jardins d’Albertas of Bouc-Bel-Air and Casanova’s Visit in Provence

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