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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Black Truffle Season in Provence: Top Markets and More for Food Lovers

November 20, 2025

Did you know that Provence is a significant global producer of black truffles? Specifically, the Vaucluse department, which has some 500 producers. When we include the Drôme Provencal, 80% of France’s black truffles come from this geographic area. While China remains the world’s largest producer of truffles, chefs and food connoisseurs prefer French black truffles

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Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Discovering Charming Apt, France, from Roman History to Modern Day

October 24, 2025

Apt is famous for its Saturday market and candied fruit (fruit confit), but many visitors miss the town’s historical legacy and cultural charm. A stroll through this mid-sized Luberon town reveals treasures like a Roman-era wall, medieval towers, and beautiful Belle Époque buildings. Here are a few reasons to visit Apt and explore its must-see

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Cheers to Wine Tasting and Experiences in Provence with Winedering

October 22, 2025

Wine and the South of France are intertwined. Since the Greeks arrived on the shores of what is now the French Riviera and Côte Bleue, grapes have grown in this remarkable terroir. After the area transitioned to Roman rule, regional agriculture continued to evolve, and trade expanded out of Massalia (today’s Marseille). Today, Provencal rosés,

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Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Taste the Passion for Pastis in St-Rémy from Distillerie des Alpilles

September 3, 2025

For years, Julien and Émilie Martinat ran the popular Chapeau de Paille restaurant in St-Rémy. It drew broad acclaim for its delicious Provençal dishes, such as le grand aïoli, and was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 unmissable restaurants in Provence. But after decades in the restaurant business, the couple

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Staying at Domaine La Pierre Blanche is Pure Provencal Magic

August 18, 2025

Arriving at Domaine la Pierre Blanche feels like entering a private country home in Provence. This boutique hotel, with 15 rooms, is tucked away from the road, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Bouches-du-Rhône region. Whether you believe in magic or not, staying at Domaine la Pierre Blanche is an unforgettable experience.

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Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Roussillon, a Village Not to Miss in Provence

July 30, 2025

We usually suggest that visitors include a trip to the vibrant, red-ocher-colored town of Roussillon. It is one of five villages nestled in the Luberon hills and classified as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most beautiful villages of France). Roussillon is one of our favourite villages in Provence, just one hour

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

5 Reasons to Join a Goût et Voyage 2026 Tour in Beautiful Provence

July 18, 2025

Book a small group tour with Goût et Voyage for an adventure that satisfies your wanderlust and enriches your soul with cultural and culinary insights in Provence and beyond. Founder Martine Bertin-Peterson wants you to discover the Goût et Voyage destinations (Provence, Normandy, Umbria and Morocco), where each adventure is crafted to offer you a

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