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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Modern Architecture Meets Mediterranean at Cap Moderne

February 11, 2021

Bordered by Monaco and Menton, the communities of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin occupy an enviable spot on the French Riviera. Wedged between the sparkling Mediterranean and the Alpes-Maritimes, there is no doubt why crowds flock to the Côte d’Azur for their holidays. Although not undiscovered in the late 1920s, the area was the “playground” of a select group

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Creative Architecture 10 Must-See Buildings on the Côte d’Azur

January 11, 2021

Since 1860, Côte d’Azur is the coastline running from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the Italian border. This famous coast passes through famous cities such as Saint Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Monaco and finally Menton. The Côte d’Azur has long held the imagination of travellers wishing to escape the cold months of the year. La

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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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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Food Favourites and Recipes from Provence to Eat

February 21, 2020

The following guest article by French Waterways, “18 Foodie Treats to Eat in Provence,” is republished below with permission. We have added links to recipes for these Provencal favourites. If you are looking for cruising inspiration and information, french-waterways.com is the world’s most comprehensive and best-loved source of inspiration and information about enjoying the rivers

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

10 Magical Places to Discover in Aix-en-Provence

February 19, 2020

Guest Post: If you have already had your fill of Paris with its Eiffel Tower and other sights, then it’s time to rediscover France. In this article, we suggest you go on a tour of Aix-en-Provence, which is located near Marseille. We deliberately overlooked the most popular and iconic sights – you can see those

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review: Riviera Dreaming by Maureen Emerson

September 18, 2019

Maureen Emerson and her husband spent in the South of France for 22 years. Although, that had not been their original plan. Born in Britain, Maureen has travelled extensively and lived on several continents. They are settled back in the United Kingdom. However, she says that she misses friends in France and the colours of

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

The Plague Wall of Provence – Mur de la Peste

May 9, 2019

Provence’s Plague Wall When most people hear of “the Plague,” they shudder and think of the Black Death that killed nearly a third of Europe’s population in the 1300’s. But did you know that as late as 1720 an outbreak in Provence took the lives over 100,000 people? And that the Pope and the King

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