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Boating - Rentals and Charters · Explore · Guest Post

Sail the Calanques with a Guide Helps Preserve it for Future Visitors

August 11, 2023

Travelling to Provence with her husband, Amy Kleppinger had some ideas about what to expect. She knew the food would be amazing, the lavender fields might be blooming. They hoped that the towns would be full of history and charm. However, they didn’t expect to come across one of the most beautiful parks they have

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David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter a Lighter Recipe

July 28, 2023

Until recently, I had never poached anything solely in butter. When Provence WineZine friends Susan and Towny gave me some vanilla salt, I wanted to use it as a finishing salt for halibut poached in butter. I googled “butter poached halibut” and was alarmed to find that fully submerging four fillets required two pounds of

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David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Smoky Eggplant and Tomato Salad a Farmers Market Find

July 11, 2023

One of my favourite things is going to the farmers market on Sunday morning with the menu set for the week and my shopping list in hand. There is a sense of purpose, of complete control. That is until I see the beautiful baby eggplants next to the perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes! But, at that

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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

5 Favourite Luberon Restaurants in Provence with a View

July 4, 2023

Provence’s Luberon Valley is one of the most beautiful spots in France. It is chock-full of restaurants serving excellent food, and I love the ones where my wife and I can enjoy a nice view along with our meals. Here are five of our favourite restaurants; booking in advance is highly recommended. Café de France,

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Markets: Guide for Provence and Côte d’Azur

June 28, 2023

Are there markets every day of the week in Provence? Yes! Below is a regional directory of daily markets by department (Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Luberon, Vaucluse, and Var) within Provence. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible. However, the best market is

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Art in Forcalquier Celebrating 10 years of Les Ateliers Ouverts

June 26, 2023

The artists and artisans of Forcalquier celebrate their 10th anniversary! From July 28 through 31, dozens of creators and galleries of the association Les Ateliers will open their doors throughout the town, providing an opportunity to discover work that is as diverse as it is captivating. In addition, the Ateliers Ouverts festival includes musical events,

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

2023 Summer Festivals in Provence & Cote d’Azur

June 14, 2023

What’s On in the South of France? During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender is in bloom this time of year, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music under

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