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Visitor Guide: Gardens of Provence

May 3, 2024
France has many magnificent, historically significant gardens built for the French royal family. The Palace of Versailles and its immaculate grounds are on your list of must-sees near Paris. Then there are the Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau, south of the capital, and the stunning Château de Chenonceau gardens in the Loire Valley. Of course,
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Booking a Corporate Seminar in Provence our Recommended Locations

April 8, 2024
Holiday images of Provence saturate social media platforms. The region is a popular holiday destination for its lavender fields, market produce, historic sites, and cultural venues. With many daily international and regional plane and train arrivals, Provence should be a consideration for corporate gatherings: offsite meetings, seminars, reunions, incentive travel, and retreats. We have gathered
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Locals Travel Tips · Villages Towns and Cities

Holiday Escape to Rustrel: Village Life in the Luberon Valley

March 22, 2024
We have featured many villages and larger towns from St Remy to Nice in our “Where we live in Provence” series, including other places in the Luberon. Perhaps missed by the typical tourist itineraries, Rustrel is a small Luberon Valley village worth visiting. We asked Beth, who owns a home in the town, and Jen
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Your Long-Term Stay on the French Riviera Made Easy

March 14, 2024
The French Riviera is a dreamy travel destination, but more than a short stay is needed to experience the lifestyle. What about staying longer and exploring the region? You may have considered an extended visit to the South of France, but the logistics of living in a foreign country seem overwhelming. While visa requirements exist
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Explore Rustrel, a Charming Village for Your Luberon Itinerary

March 7, 2024
Famous for its perched medieval villages, Provencal markets, and vineyards, the Luberon Valley is a popular destination for visitors. The hilltop towns of Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, Ménerbes and Roussillon are some of the beautiful stops on most itineraries. However, some villages receive less “foot traffic” but are well worth the detour, and Rustrel is one
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