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Art Guide: Where to See Art in Provence

August 12, 2023

Some of the famous artists who painted in the sunny South include Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Paul Gauguin, Auguste Renoir, and Nicolas de Staël. In a letter to his brother Theo, the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh wrote of his surprise at the bright colour palette and scenery in

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Explore Provence Verdon for Intense Nature, Vines, and Villages

July 12, 2023

The family reunion began in Paris, with ten (10) of us gathering for two nights. It was an intense program as the kids wanted to visit all the sights from Sacré Coeur to the Eiffel Tower and points in between. After three nights in the “City of Lights,” we took the TGV south to Avignon

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Guest Post · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

Photo Show in Les Baux de Provence this Year

July 6, 2023

This year there is another terrific photo exhibition at the Musée Yves Brayer in Les Baux de Provence. Le temps retrouvé showcases 50 works of celebrated photographer Robert Doisneau, so well-loved for his shots of street life, children, working people, the everyday and ordinary.  Throughout his long career (b Gentilly 1912 – d Montrouge 1994),

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Markets: Guide for Provence and Côte d’Azur

June 28, 2023

Are there markets every day of the week in Provence? Yes! Below is a regional directory of daily markets by department (Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Luberon, Vaucluse, and Var) within Provence. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible. However, the best market is

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Delicious Summer Menu from a Cooking School in Provence

June 23, 2023

This delicious summer menu comes from Stephanie Villegas, a private chef and owner of Laurel, a cooking school in Provence. A Mexican-American, Stephanie married a Frenchman, and they now live in the historic Alpilles village of Fontvieille. Stephanie created a 3-course menu that is ideally suited for summer entertaining. Her recipes use fresh, seasonal ingredients

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Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Learn How to Make Panisse an Easy Recipe

June 19, 2023

While you have most likely tried polenta before, if you have not visited the South of France you may not have sampled panisse or socca. Golden brown, slightly crispy and topped with a fleur de sel, it’s hard to resist freshly made panisse. Below is my easy recipe for panisse and one I share with

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Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Make a Delicious Roasted Red Pepper Entrée this Summer

June 15, 2023

This appetizer recipe is from Laurel, my cooking school and professional kitchen in Fontvieille, a beautiful village in the Alpilles. The recipe is quick to prepare and brings together fresh summer flavours. Serve with crusty bread and some chilled rosé or cocktail of your choice. This is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect

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