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Explore · Laura Snoek · Stay Fit

3 Family-Friendly French Riviera Hikes

October 31, 2019

French Riviera Hikes Hikes near Saint-Raphael: There are many reasons why we love the Cote d’Azur. One of them is because of the hiking possibilities. Part of our family loves the mountains, and part of our family loves the sea. On the French Rivièra, and particularly near Saint-Raphael, these two are combined in a breathtaking way!

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Artisans in Provence Le Savoir Faire des Alpilles

October 9, 2019

Showcasing Alpilles Craftsmanship It could only be serendipity that Le Savoir Faire des Alpilles, a boutique showcasing the designs of local artisans, is across the street from the administrative offices of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles. Both groups actively promote the beauty, traditions and natural environment of the small chain of mountains called les

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

Provence Fall Festivals to Discover 2019 Events

September 3, 2019

Festivals and Fall Events in Provence Fall in Provence directs you towards a heartier menu. Enjoy meat (lamb, wild boar, taureaux, rabbit, fowl) roasted with herbes de Provence, root vegetables and delicious red wine blends. At this time of year, the hiking is fabulous, biking is possible, and golfers might get lucky with an extended

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Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Stay Fit

From the Var a Rosé Toast to Summer Sports in Provence

August 23, 2019

Just 10 minutes down the road from Cotignac is the charming village of Carcès, home to the stunning Lac de Carcès. The views are simply breathtaking and you don’t find many more romantic spots to watch a sunset in the area. But today I wasn’t after of romance. I wanted adventure, so continuing on through

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Marseille Top Reasons to Visit this City

July 1, 2019

Reasons to Visit Marseille M for Museums: When you go, plan to visit the museums in Marseille. There is something for every artistic taste and attention span with a range of curated artistic styles and artifacts. History buffs head to Fort Saint-Jean, Musée d’ Histoire de Marseille (one of the largest in Europe), the Musée

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Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

A Visit to Provence and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

June 11, 2019

There’s a new obsession running around in my head: “visit as many of France’s ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages‘ as I possibly can.”  So far, I’ve seen only 10 out of some 156 “authentic” Les Plus Beaux Villages. I have a lot of travelling to do. Les Plus Beaux Villages There are 156 communities in France

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

A Guide to the Chateaux of the Alpilles Hilltop Castles

May 21, 2019

Chateaux Guide the Alpilles Castles If you’ve spent time in the Alpilles, the small mountain range near St-Rémy-de-Provence, you’ve probably spotted a medieval chateau or two. Some are hard to miss, like the magnificent chateau and fortified city of Les Baux. Others are little more than piles of rubble. The Alpilles were once dense with

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