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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

December 23, 2020
Holiday Wishes! It’s time to wish everyone all the best for this joyful season – Happy, Healthy Holidays! However, before we head out on a little technology break, we must acknowledge all our terrific contributors. Inspired by Provence Ashley Tinker is a Canadian transplant who readily admits that Provence inspires her photography. Curious Provence is
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Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Traditional Sweet

December 23, 2020
Culinary references to a version of calissons lead to medieval Italy, but these sweets are commonly associated with Aix-en-Provence – Calisson d’Aix. This came after 16th-century farmers planted the first almond crops in the region. These delicious calissons have been consistently made in the same way for many generations. Traditional calissons have three layers: thin
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities · Winter in Provence

Winter Holidays on the French Riviera

December 15, 2020
The owners of Riviera Experience, both from southern California, would not trade winter on the French Riviera for any North American “snowbird” experience. Forget wintering in Florida, Arizona, or California! The famous Côte d’Azur has long attracted travellers in the first few months of the year. When the French Riviera was “discovered” as a place
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Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

Festive Christmas Markets in Provence

November 30, 2020
Holiday Markets At this time of the year, Provence experiences reasonably mild weather so the Christmas markets are usually held in the open air. Associated with the celebration of Christmas, you can find everything related to holiday celebrations and Saint-Nicolas. The Christmas markets look like real little villages. Stroll through the alleys, letting yourself be
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