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10 Places in Provence Art Students Should Definitely Visit

November 26, 2020

Provence in France is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you can come across ancient Roman ruins, picturesque villages, and lavender fields. In this southern region, you can see the magnificent and colourful landscapes along the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Provence inspired many famous artists. Among them are Van Gogh,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Guide to Upcoming Changes in EU Visas for Travellers to Provence

November 25, 2020

Provence offers a veritable bounty of things to enjoy for visitors, from its world-famous lavender fields and olive groves to luxurious, historic towns and cities such as Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. Whether you’re travelling to this southeastern region of France bordering the Mediterranean Sea for a holiday or to live permanently, it’s a truly splendid

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Holiday Giveaway! A Made-in-Provence Gift for You

November 20, 2020

As our friends in the United States get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, we know that the Christmas holiday season is right around the corner. To celebrate the festive season, we have partnered with our friends at Remember Provence and curated a made-in-Provence giveaway package. For details about this gift collection and how to

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Julie Whitmarsh · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Breakfast in our Favourite Luberon Villages

November 12, 2020

As you have probably guessed, I am a little bit restricted at the moment after my tumble a couple of weeks ago and am already missing being able to get out on the bike. I have very quickly realized that I am really not very good at being sedentary and know that I will be

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Our House in Provence · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine at Domaine de la Charbonnière

November 10, 2020

A Visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape One of many things that attracted us to Sablet was its location in the Côtes du Rhône and proximity to world-renown wine villages such as Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We like all the wines from this area, but our favourites are Châteauneuf-du-Papes, and we go there often. Hey, it’s only 15

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Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Shopping & Gifts

My Planning Tips for Brocantes In Provence

October 29, 2020

In the last few years, Saturdays would normally involve a trip across to the wonderful brocante market at Villeneuve-Les-Avignon, arriving early and spending the whole morning just fuddling around the stalls, finding new pieces for the house, or simply letting our imaginations run riot with what we may be able to create with other finds.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Lavender in Provence Creating New Artisans

October 26, 2020

Exploring the Provencal market stands piled high with seasonal produce, fragrant fresh fruit, buckets of just-picked flowers, table linens and bright pottery is pure delight. However, it’s not always rewarding for market vendors facing early mornings, erratic weather, and fickle crowds. Determined to carry on an artisanal tradition, Elsa Lenthal, the founded Fuseaux de Lavande

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