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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Villefranche-sur-Mer is Perfect for Walking

October 11, 2022

Seaside Villefranche-sur-Mer, with its sheltered harbour and long sweeping sandy beach, holds an enviable position on the French Riviera. Tucked between Nice to the west and Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat to the east, Villefranche feels like a small town. However, arriving in Villefranche by car takes a bit of skill. The streets haphazardly wind

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Local Food Producers · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Taste

Visiting Menton for Lemons on the French Riviera

May 10, 2022

When Life Gives You Lemons. We Make Gin! The Citron de Menton has been cultivated since the 15th century, reaching its peak in the 18th century, when millions of lemons were shipped to the United States and Russia. Plagued by scurvy, many sailors were saved by eating lemons. In the 1800s there were around 80,000

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Explore the 9 Hilltop Villages in the Pays de Fayence

July 13, 2021

Discover the Pays de Fayence The Pays de Fayence is only a 30-minute drive from Saint-Raphaël. The area is a quiet contrast to the busy Mediterranean coast. With its perched villages and unspoilt natural setting, this region of Provence remains anchored to the past. There are nine (9) hilltop villages in the foothills of the

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Essential Reading The Wines of Provence – Tricolour

June 28, 2021

Elevated Wine Knowledge Göran Boman, the author of The Wines of Provence – Tricolour, is based in Sweden, far from Provence’s vineyards. His studies at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology led to a career with large international companies. Before retiring, Göran monitored the quality of nuclear fuel transmitted from EDF France to Sweden. About

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit

Ideas for Active Holidays on the French Riviera

May 18, 2021

Only 35 minutes from the Nice Airport at 550m above sea level, the peaceful village of Châteauneuf-Villevieille is a clear contrast to the dynamic French city. Set against the flank of Mont Férion in the préalpes, Châteauneuf-Villevieille is an excellent base for an active holiday near the French Riviera. The village has only had its

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Remarkable Mediterranean Gardens of the French Riviera

April 27, 2021

Remarkable French Gardens If you need another reason to head to the Mediterranean coast, there are 14 gardens registered as Jardins remarquable (Remarkable Gardens) near the Côte d’Azur. Visit any one of these verdant paradises created by gardening enthusiasts and get lost in the beautiful scenery. Spread along the coastline from Antibes to Menton and

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Un Automne en Pays de Fayence Captures the Heart of Provence

April 26, 2021

With non-essential travel to France restricted due to Covid-19, soulmates Catherine Karnow (National Geographic photographer) and Gilles Portaz (geography and history professor) spent a year apart. Finally, thanks to the “love visa,” a compassionate entry permit for non-married couples, they were reunited in Provence in November 2020. They got reacquainted while touring the Pays de

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