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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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Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Tourte de Blette Salée a Recipe from Les Petits Farcis in Nice

November 2, 2020

Tourte de Blette Salée is a wonderfully light yet hearty dish that can be served any time of year and comes from our friends at Les Petits Farcis cooking school in the Old Town of Nice. Imagine yourself learning to cook traditional Nicoise cuisine in a historic part of the city and only a five-minute

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Our List of Virtual French Cooking Online Classes

October 27, 2020

In a “normal” year, we would attend several cooking classes and culinary demonstrations. Instead, we seem to be buying more cookbooks and trying new recipes, but miss a chef’s creative buzz. The great news is many of our favourite culinary experts and cooking schools have moved to online formats allowing you to discover their tips

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Explore the South of France’s Sporting Opportunities

October 20, 2020

Renowned for its breathtaking architecture, Southern France is one of the globe’s most popular destinations among tourists. The reason for this revolves around its undeniable depth of culture. As well as taking in the picturesque scenery while enjoying local wine and delicious cuisine, Southern France doesn’t shy away from providing its visitors with an array

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Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Road Trips South of France

Is Col de la Bonette the Highest Road In Europe?

September 8, 2020

In the easternmost part of Provence, near the border with Italy, lies the wild and rugged Mercantour National Park. It is famous for its natural beauty, its Bronze Age stone carvings and its growing population of grey wolves. It is also home to the Route de la Bonette, a road that claims to be the

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Explore · Guest Post · Locals Travel Tips

Tons of Summer Family Fun on the French Riviera

July 30, 2020

After a rocky start to the year, the French Riviera beaches and the sparkling Mediterranean are calling your family’s name. The following post first appeared on French Riviera Family Activities with many suggestions for family-friendly fun on and off the coast. Family Fun Near the Coast Go Wild: An hour from the coast and a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Gardens and Charming Villages a Visit to Provence

July 16, 2020

Emily Durand, the founder of Your Private Provence, decided to turn her Covid-19 lockdown experience from lemons into lemonade. She refined her ideas for small-group tour itineraries in Provence, resulting in a delightful combination of charming villages, gardens and comfortable accommodations. Vaucluse Vineyards and Views The eight (8) night trip starts at the Avignon TGV,

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