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Guest Post · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

Jessica Lange Photography Show First Time in France

September 6, 2018

Double-Oscar winner, American actress Jessica Lange, is currently showing her photography at the Campredon Centre d’Art, at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, for the first time in France. In 1967, she won a scholarship from the University of Minnesota to study photography, but Hollywood beckoned, and she played many leading roles: her Oscars for best actress were for Tootsie

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Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

4 Great Restaurants in Provence to Try

September 4, 2018

While planning your Provence adventure, make sure your lodging, whether hotel, villa, or Airbnb, is located conveniently to the region’s best restaurants. Dining is an important part of the Provence experience, so here is a short list of highly regarded restaurants in the region. L’Oustalet, Gigondas The gem of the hillside village of Gigondas in

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

October Yoga Retreat in Provence it’s La Belle Vie

August 28, 2018

Yoga and Gourmet Food in Provence Does that sound too good to be true? Then book your spot for La Belle Vie Yoga Retreat (October 12-18, 2018) combines a talented group of yoga instructors, experienced foodies, and a beautiful venue, into a magical Provencal experience for the first time. All levels of yoga experience are encouraged

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Art in Avignon: Christian Lacroix Show Promises to be Mirabilis

August 20, 2018

French fashion designer Christian Lacroix can be relied on to bring a stylish rather Baroque flourish to everything he does. A proud Arlésien, he has transitioned to Avignon to curate their new show, Mirabilis, for which he has chosen 350 to 400 works, documents and collections, from prehistory to ethnic collections to modern art, all

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

La Commanderie de Peyrassol Modern Art in a Provencal Vineyard

July 26, 2018

Here’s a suggestion for an interesting art lover’s outing, about an hour’s drive from Aix-en-Provence.  La Commanderie de Peyrassol is not only a successful Var vineyard producing 500,000 bottles of wine a year but is a fast-growing contemporary sculpture park. Continue reading here for details from Lynne’s visit to this vineyard’s modern art collection. There are diverse

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Our Top Ideas for a Family-Friendly Holiday in Provence

July 20, 2018

Les Vacances! Holidays in Provence en Famille The trip is booked, finally a chance to spend some time in Provence with the family. However, you want this experience to be one that everyone (and every age) will remember with equal amounts of joy. Touring old Provencal villages in a hot car, and travelling on small

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Curious about the Markets in Provence? Take an Insider’s Tour

July 18, 2018

Curious Provence is the name of Ashley Tinker’s blog. It’s a great name as it combines her interests, she is naturally curious about her surroundings, and she lives in Provence. Ashley studied fine art, is a talented photographer, loves to cook and she still (more below) loves the markets in Provence. Join her on an

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