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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

Visit The Jean Moulin Museum in Saint-Andiol for WWII History in Provence

May 31, 2024

There is an excellent small museum in the Alpilles village of Saint-Andiol. The museum’s archive recounts the life of World War II hero Jean Moulin, and it is well worth a visit. For those unfamiliar with him, Jean Moulin is the man who unified the French Resistance before being captured by the Nazis. Despite being

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities

Alpilles Escapade Car Rally Discovery of this Beautiful Part of Provence

May 24, 2024

A large group of friends were visiting us in Provence in September. Our dilemma was introducing the first-timers to the highlights of the Alpilles and keeping everyone else interested in discovering some (new to them) hidden gems of the region. After some back-and-forth, we created a car rally itinerary that required following clues, answering questions,

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

2024 Olympic Torch Relay Follow the Events in Provence

April 19, 2024

On April 16, 2024, the Olympic tradition continues in Olympia, Greece, with the Flame lighting. After a relay journey through the Greek mainland and a sea crossing on Belem, a beautiful three-masted sailing ship, the Flame, arrives in Marseille’s Old Port on May 8. From the Mediterranean city, 10,000 runners will participate in the Olympic

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Provence Top 5 Restaurants Favourites from a Travel Pro

February 20, 2024

Almost every year, we put together a list (or a few) of favourite restaurants in Provence. Since this is Provence, there is practically no end of terrific dining options in the region. Chefs in Provence build their menus around seasonal, locally available produce, small-batch cheeses, ethically raised meats and Mediterranean seafood. However, as a visitor,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting the Alpilles? Our Guide to the Villages and Must-sees

November 27, 2023

Established in 2007, the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles covers the mountain range and its flanks. As a protected natural area, there are restrictions on construction and park usage. However, the artifacts from human settlements discovered in these hills date back to the Neolithic era, and the range is the result of millennia of continuous

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Markets in Provence Cote d’Azur a List for Travel Planning

November 21, 2023

Welcome to our list of the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. This article is a reference directory by day of the week to better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible. However,

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Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

November 1 is La Toussaint in France Discover the Traditions

October 30, 2023

This article is about the traditions surrounding La Toussaint by a student who participated in a French immersion holiday with Virginie Van Der Wees. The text is written in English, followed by French text. Please keep reading for those interested in improving their French and learning about the holiday traditions in the South of France.

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