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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 · 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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Wine: A Guide for Provence’s Regions and Vineyards

October 9, 2023

There is evidence that the ancient Greeks who founded Marseille 2600 years ago started producing wine in the area. Over the centuries, the Romans, Gauls, Catalans and Savoyards introduced grape varieties to Provence. The Great Wine Blight almost destroyed the wine industry in the late 19th century, but the region slowly recovered to become one

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Inspire · Paula Kane · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Autumn is Lovely in Provence

September 28, 2023

Fall in Provence can be strange and wonderful. We seemed to skip right from summer to autumn in a day, then thankfully recovered a little bit since the beginning of October. On the other hand, I always get rather down when the temperatures dip and the days become shorter; this year has been no different.

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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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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

Why Walking in the Luberon is a Great Way to Explore Provence

September 19, 2023

The Luberon is a great area to explore on foot. There is a wonderful network of well-marked hiking trails, with many of the villages having their own circular walks too. While, in the height of summer, it can be too hot to really walk any distance, and many of the forests and hills are closed

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

Provence Fall Festivals to Discover 2023 Events

September 1, 2023

Festivals and Fall Events in Provence As the temperatures drop in Provence during the autumn, restaurant menus move towards heartier dishes. Enjoy meat (lamb, wild boar, taureaux, rabbit, fowl) slow-roasted with herbes de Provence and seasonal root vegetables. These recipes pair well with well-balanced red wine blends from the Rhône Valley. Here are some ideas

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