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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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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

The Best of Marseille City Highlights For Visitors

October 11, 2023

Not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies, France’s second-largest city, Marseille, used to have an image problem. However, ask any local, this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset over the water with a glass of pastis.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Make this Fall Menu with Recipes from the South of France

September 22, 2023

Our 2023 fall menu brings a collection of Provencal and French Riviera dishes to your dinner table. The menu was created by Anina Belle, the culinary genius behind Le Chef’s Wife. In the last year of her business degree, Anina Belle was an exchange student in Nice, France. She had a good base of spoken

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

French Riviera 10 Places to See During your Stay

September 21, 2023

Whether this is your first trip to the French Riviera or you are a regular visitor to the Côte d’Azur, the only problem is overwhelming choices. Where should you start? In alphabetical order, we have highlighted ten (10) of our favourite places to visit along (or near) the coast. However, this is just a start.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

France’s Best a New Travel App Interview with Creator

August 1, 2023

Paul Shawcross lives in Newcastle, England, and he is a devoted Francophile who has made many work and personal trips to France. In 1979, passing through France for the first time on the way to Spain, his long relationship with the French country and its culture began. A professional travel writer and photographer, Paul has

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Marseille City Guide for Visitors

July 21, 2023

Because Marseille is unlike any other city in France or the world, and with a history spanning over 2600 years, there is no shortage of things to discover. On the shores of the Mediterranean, you get the best of the city and beach in one place. In Marseille, you feel simultaneously on both sides of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Our Ideas for Spending a Day in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

June 9, 2023

From humble beginnings as a fishing village on the French Riviera, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous. Billed as one of the most expensive places on the Côte d’Azur and is reinforced by grand villas, magnificent gardens, and luxury hotels. These are only a few famous names who have

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