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Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

What’s on this month? July Events in Provence 2018

July 3, 2018

Cicadas, Cherries et Chaleur! It’s full summer here in Provence. The cigales are singing (quite loudly I must say!) and the sunflowers and lavender are in full bloom. The ballet (or science?) of knowing when to open and close your shutters has been mastered for all those without air conditioning. We’ve gotten back into the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence

Choosing the Provencal Lifestyle to Embark on a Retirement Adventure

July 2, 2018

Deborah Bine spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina dreaming of “faraway places” (her words). Her early travels included visiting her Aunt Rose in exhilarating Manhattan. “Aunt Rose owned New York — or so this sixteen-year-old ingénue from the Carolinas assumed.” On this voyage, Deborah learned some travel lessons that she continues to follow today:

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Wines of Provence Understanding the Colours and Terminology

June 22, 2018

“The Allure of Provence and its Wines” was previously published in Culinaire Magazine (June 2016). This updated article includes additional reading, travel tips, and details on wine colour production and terminology. Mention Provence to a friend and they likely have a mental image that involves cobalt skies, cicadas and lavender fields. Ask that same person

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Provence Family Vacation Ideas for Holidays with Kids in the Alpilles

June 8, 2018

Family Vacation in Provence Those iconic images of rows of lavender, fields of sunflowers and bright red poppies, Roman ruins and cobblestone villages are actual landscapes of Provence, but unlikely to interest your children for an extended period. Whenever friends visit the Alpilles with their families, it has been our experience that the key to

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Expat Living Experiences in Provence by Author Deborah Lawrenson

June 1, 2018

Born in the United Kingdom (UK) to parents who worked in the diplomatic service, Deborah Lawrenson spent much of her childhood moving around the world to China, Kuwait, Europe (Belgium and Luxembourg) and Singapore. After completing English studies at Cambridge University, Lawrenson worked as a journalist in London. Today, she is the author of eight

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Photography and Art Capturing Provencal Scenes in Keepsake Photos

May 29, 2018

Ashley Tinker is the photographer behind the beautiful (and popular) Curious Provence Instagram feed, she is also the creator and writer of the blog by the same name. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Ashley headed to Florence, Italy for fine art school. You can probably guess that for someone who is creative, spending time in a

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Appetizer · David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Fresh and Easy Zucchini Tuna Rolls Appetizer

May 28, 2018

This appetizer recipe is from Il Cucchiaio d'Argento. Thin zucchini strips are "stuffed" with easily found ingredients, canned tuna, capers, cheese. The result is pretty and tasty.

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