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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

La Petite Josette en Provence a Children’s Book

September 18, 2018

Josette’s Provence Published in September 2018, La Petite Josette en Provence is a beautifully illustrated children’s book based in Provence. The book is the result of a mother-daughter collaboration that took  3 and ½ years to complete. This children’s story is written primarily in English, but with plenty of French phrases sprinkled throughout the text, to

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Provence Books for Kids Where Magic Starts in France

August 31, 2018

Provence Reads for Children The pages of these books are geared towards sparking your imagination and desire to travel to Provence. Whether you are a kid, the authors have crafted stories with enough interest for adult readers. NOTE: Click on the book images to order your copy. Affiliate Statement: Please click on the book cover

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Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities

9 Fun Things To Do In St Rémy de Provence

August 24, 2018

St Rémy de Provence is one of the most charming towns in Provence. Nestled at the foot of the Alpilles Mountains and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, it’s a great place to spend a few days. Here are some fun things you can do while you’re there. Walk in the Footsteps of Van Gogh

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Aix: Artwork from Picasso and André Villers at the Pavillon Vendome

August 21, 2018

There seems to have been a deluge of Picasso work recently in Marseille, Aix, Les Baux, and Cannes, but the small exhibition at Aix’s Pavillon Vendome, ‘Villers Picasso—Coup de Soleil,‘ really is worth investigating. André Villers was just 22 and recovering from 6 years in a tuberculosis sanatorium when he met the world-famous 72-year-old artist.

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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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Ashley Tinker · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Sipping in St Remy Sampling Orange Wine by Domaine Henri Milan

June 12, 2018

Natural Wine Trend If you’re not currently living in London, New York, Paris or Japan you may not have heard of orange wine or even biodynamic wine for that matter. We were first introduced to this type of wine five (5) years ago, while living in London, at the Terroir biodynamic wine bars. Robin is absolutely

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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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