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Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Quality French Table Linens Made in Provence

August 12, 2022

It isn’t easy (for me) to walk by a market vendor in Provence that carries table linens without at least a quick stop. The array of bright colours and attractive patterns are like a magnet drawing me in close – even though I should know better! Unfortunately, these products (table cloths, napkins, runners, etc.) are

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

How to Spend a Week Touring Provence from Apt

April 21, 2022

After living in Provence for a few years and running holiday rental apartments in the heart of Apt, Jen and Chris Mallon continue their exploration of the region. They are wonderful hosts and always happy to help guests with ideas for sightseeing, avoiding the crowds, and some of their favourite spots for wine tasting. Below,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Exploring from Apt 4 Day Trips in the Vaucluse

April 7, 2022

Jen and Chris Mallon decided to move from England to Apt quickly. They decided in June 2018 and arrived in France that September. Leaving their jobs, selling a house, they headed through the channel tunnel to Provence. After four years in the Luberon, they are busy running Cent Cinq self-catered apartments and welcoming guests from

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Discover the Best of Provence with OohProvence Multi-day Tours

March 30, 2022

Provence has it all: vineyards, lavender fields, ancient Roman cities, and hilltop villages. But with so much choice, it’s hard to know where to begin. So, whether this is your first time in the South of France or not, why not let someone else take care of the logistics? Christopher Curtis and Laurent Nurisso, the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Spring Events in Provence Discover What’s On 2022

March 17, 2022

Spring Events in Provence Springtime in Provence is lovely. As is the case with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but expect the odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. Expect to see the apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and plum trees

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Artist Residency in Provence Creativity in an Olive Mill

September 30, 2021

Provence Invites Creativity Driving through towards Moulin de Gréoux, a soft evening light brushed the limestone spires of the Alpilles. At the same time, the olive groves and vineyards near Les Baux de Provence and Maussane created a multi-hued quilt of green vegetation. I did wonder how one might capture those shades on canvas and

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Insiders Tips for your Visit to Lovely Antibes

May 4, 2021

While living and working in dynamic Hong Kong, Tom and Paul were hooked and began visiting Antibes and Cote d’Azur. Leaving behind Asia’s intense lifestyle and demanding jobs in luxury hotel design (Tom) and financial markets (Paul), they moved to Antibes in 2012. It’s been a decade, and Antibes is a hometown they may never

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