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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Exploring Art in the Vineyards of Provence

September 22, 2020

Visiting local vineyards for a walk, tasting, and some art should provide a perfect outing for these days of social distancing. Here are a few suggestions by region: Luberon Vineyards: Wine and gourmet food are reasons to visit Chateau la Coste (near Aix-en-Provence), but there is no question the contemporary art installations are a big

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

Charming Lourmarin Where I Live in Provence

April 9, 2020

Enamoured with Provence, Caroline Longstaffe is one of our regular contributors. Her blog, Shutters and Sunflowers, is about passion, living the journey and not waiting to get to the destination. A traveller at heart, Caroline says she was most probably born under a wandering star. Born in England, she lives in California but definitely has

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

Puyricard, Where I Live in Provence

January 7, 2020

Fully bilingual (English and French), Tasha Powell calls Los Angeles, California home when she is not in living in Puyricard outside of Aix-en-Provence. Located 10 kilometres from the centre of Aix, Puyricard is part of the greater metro area, with the benefits of centralized services such as public transport. The town is an ideal choice

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Guide to the Best Spas in Provence

November 17, 2019

Lavender fields and rosé are among the hundreds of reasons to book a trip to Provence. A visit to the region often revolves around seeing all the main sights to “tick the boxes.” Don’t make that mistake! Provence is also the perfect choice for a relaxing spa break, a yoga retreat, and a place to

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Long Weekends and Short Breaks in Provence

March 26, 2019

Provencal Getaway With long weekends on the horizon, why not plan a short break in Provence? Gather some friends or family and head south for some warm weather, blue skies, gourmet food and sightseeing. Touring Ideas in Provence Late June through August, Provence treats her visitors to flowering lavender and sunflower fields.  However, it’s during

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Contemporary Artist Ai Weiwei Show at MuCEM in Marseille

July 27, 2018

Ai Weiwei and Marseille This is a highly political show—and highly personal, too. Much is about the artist’s relationship with his father (Ai Qing), whose ship from Shanghai in 1929 docked right next to where MuCEM is today. Indeed, it was France that inspired him to become a poet, a dangerous occupation back in China,

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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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