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

Winter Holidays on the French Riviera

December 15, 2020

The owners of Riviera Experience, both from southern California, would not trade winter on the French Riviera for any North American “snowbird” experience. Forget wintering in Florida, Arizona, or California! The famous Côte d’Azur has long attracted travellers in the first few months of the year. When the French Riviera was “discovered” as a place

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

Summer Festivals and Events in Provence 2020

June 1, 2020

What’s On? During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. At this time of year, the lavender is in bloom, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music under the stars to bulls

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Our House in Provence · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat Lunch in Vaison-la-Romaine

April 23, 2020

Vaucluse Villages We go often to Vaison-la-Romaine, sometimes it seems almost every day. We go for Tuesday morning market, buy basic household supplies at “Brando Vaison Ménager”, pick up cheese at an amazing shop called “Lou Canesteou”, visit friends, or simply pass through on the way to Nyons and other destinations in the Drôme Provençale. Vaison-la-Romaine

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Perfectly Provence Newsletters

March 21, 2020

Please follow the links below to the newsletter archives by month, and feel free to download or share with a friend. If you are already a Perfectly Provence newsletter subscriber, thank you! Newsletters 2025: July 2025: Where to Stay in Provence Côte d’Azur Issue #16 – It’s the busiest season of the year, but our

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David Scott Allen · Main Course · Pork · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pork Tenderloin en Croûte with Porcini Demiglace

March 4, 2020

The inspiration for this pork tenderloin recipe comes from a few 1950s classics which included Waldorf Salad, Green Bean Casserole, and Pigs in Blankets. The ingredients for the original version of Pigs in Blankets included hot dogs and puff pastry. So, I like to think of Pork Tenderloin en Croûte as the “grown-up” version, perhaps

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Paul Shawcross · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Camping in St Remy at Mas de Nicolas

February 11, 2020

Camping in Provence Like most French regions, Provence lends itself to camping and the outdoor life, especially with its wall to wall sunshine, blue skies and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. A quick Google search will show a great variety of sites in every part of the Region, especially near the coast, in the mountains, by rivers

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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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