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

2024 Spring Events in Provence What’s Happening This Year

March 8, 2024

Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and plum trees bloom in March

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Explore Rustrel, a Charming Village for Your Luberon Itinerary

March 7, 2024

Famous for its perched medieval villages, Provencal markets, and vineyards, the Luberon Valley is a popular destination for visitors. The hilltop towns of Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, Ménerbes and Roussillon are some of the beautiful stops on most itineraries. However, some villages receive less “foot traffic” but are well worth the detour, and Rustrel is one

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Guide to Christmas Holiday Traditions in Provence

March 4, 2024

Key Festive Dates While some holiday markets begin in late November, and public decorations are often installed before the beginning of December, the official Christmas period starts on December 4, Saint Barbara’s Day. The big supper (le grand souper) occurs on the evening of December 24. Epiphany (Epiphanie) always falls on January 6, the date

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Soup Recipes for Every Season in Provence

March 1, 2024

In Provence, recipes change in concert with the seasons, matching available ingredients and the temperatures. In larger centres like Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Marseille, the daily markets inspire professional chefs and anyone cooking dinner at home. The classic French onion might spring to mind when you think of French soups, but that is a Paris bistro

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Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Purple Artichokes with Lemon and Capers a Delicious Side Dish

February 23, 2024

Artichokes are a harbinger of the warmer months ahead. It’s common to find purple artichoke – les petit violets in Provencal markets. These smaller artichokes are a purple globe variety, with a nuttier flavour than the larger green globe version. Since culinary historians believe that Catherine de Medici introduced the artichoke to French cuisine, I

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Arles City Guide: Highlights for Visitors

February 21, 2024

Arles is considered the gateway to the Camargue wetlands and Rhône River delta. It is the last major urban centre before leaving Provence’s southwestern boundary. Below is our city guide for visitors to Arles. While the city centre is small and easily covered on foot, there is a lot to see in Arles, so if

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French Decor & Gardens · Guest Post · Inspire

Embracing Provence in 2024: Crafting the Authentic French Country Interiors

February 16, 2024

The relaxed atmosphere of the French Provencal lifestyle impacts the design of rooms and outdoor spaces. Provence style is distinguished by its natural harmony. Furniture Furniture in the Provence style should not go beyond classic shapes and pastel colours. Upholstered furniture with modern ergonomic solutions is allowed but in moderation. But cabinets, furniture walls, chests

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