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Visitor Guide Bouches du Rhône Highlights

August 9, 2022

Bouches du Rhône Department Like other departments, the Bouches du Rhône combines large urban centres and unspoilt countryside. Visible traces of Roman history weave throughout the region, which is one of many reasons to visit Arles and its monuments. Beautiful Aix-en-Provence and seaside Marseille, the second-largest city in France after Paris, both have top-quality cultural

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Curated Shopping for Made in France Our Provencal Marketplace

June 10, 2022

A collection of handcrafted and limited production French products. Recognizing the effort that artists put into their chosen creative path, we hope that this virtual space opens the doors to those workshops. So please take a glimpse into the artists’ studios and read their stories. The Perfectly Provence marketplace links you directly to their websites,

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Inspire · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions

Christmas Traditions the Santons of Provence

December 2, 2021

Christmas Traditions in Provence This year, all I wanted for Christmas was santons – those little clay Provençal figurines that pop up every Christmas in the south of France. They’re part of the local Nativity scenes, and every person in the village is represented. I began collecting santons when I lived in France. I would

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Mathieu Lustrerie Brings Chandeliers to Life in Provence

October 8, 2021

“The chandelier is a jewel that never goes out of style.” ~ Mathieu Lustrerie website Régis Mathieu is a true artisan. His expertise lies in working with bronze, creating, and restoring chandeliers. After his father’s passing, he assumed the helm of the family business in 1990 – Mathieu Lustrerie. The company is recognized worldwide for

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Petra Carter · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Uzes Holiday Apartment Rental in the Historic Centre

June 30, 2020

Historic Charm Go on, allow yourself to be seduced by Uzes’s ancient winding, cobbled streets, its golden stone and hidden squares… As an early Roman settlement and France’s first Duchy, Uzes has attracted traders and visitors since antiquity. Today its airy squares and winding streets play host to a multitude of charming shops, restaurants, art

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

7 Picture-Perfect Towns In Provence

May 28, 2020

Provence is a classic travel destination and a never-ending source of inspiration and relaxation. But why do people choose to visit Provence? First of all, because of those winding streets, decorated with greenery and flowers. Secondly, because of its incredible climate – all pictures of Provence towns look amazing due to favourable temperatures and a

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

Try this Tasty New Food Tour in Marseille

January 22, 2020

Though Marseille is technically the capital of Provence, it feels more Mediterranean than French.  The vibrant port city is also wonderfully cosmopolitan due to the many cultures that have washed up on its shores throughout its 2600 years. It boasts the biggest Armenian community in Europe, has the continent’s 3rd largest Jewish population, and has

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