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Caroline Longstaffe · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Lourmarin Shopping for Provencal Linens

March 12, 2019

By Caroline Longstaffe: Shopping in Lourmarin As we’ve spent increasing amounts of time in Lourmarin we’ve come to know more of the people in the village, all of whom have been warm and welcoming.  Like us, many of them are not originally from the area but similarly captivated by its’ enchantment have chosen to make it their

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Spend 5 Days in Marrakech on a Culinary Adventure

March 4, 2019

The fragrances of vanilla, cinnamon, citrus, dates, almonds, sesame seeds, ginger, and onions are intoxicating. I begin to wonder if I’m dreaming or floating on a magic carpet. A guided visit to Place des Épices, the colourful spice market, is one of many food lover’s experiences on the Pitcher & Powell Marrakech Culinary Adventure. During this

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Ashley Tinker · Explore

Your Guide to Lavender in Provence

March 1, 2019

A Guide to Lavender in Provence You either love lavender or you hate it. The essence is used for insomnia, headaches, to cleanse cuts or insect bites, deter mosquitoes and more. Despite its uses though, there’s no denying that it’s absolutely stunning in the plant form, and oh so iconic of our beloved Provence. Continue reading

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Maison Mirabeau Wines · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Stay at a Renovated Provencal Farmhouse in Cotignac

February 28, 2019

Back in October, our lovely foodie friends Alexandra Dudley, Laura Jackson and Billy & Jack visited us (see Cooking up some serious sunshine in Cotignac) and stayed just outside Cotignac in a beautifully renovated farmhouse from the 17th and 18th centuries, the Domaine Saint Joseph. Its owner, Charlotte Baring, is a talented interior designer, and she was

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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Playing House in Provence a Memoir

February 25, 2019

Sometimes, a book’s title brings up old memories. Remember your first house? Sometime after college and into your career, all of a sudden you were no longer “playing house”. It was for real. The following is an excerpt from the book Playing House in Provence: How Two Americans Became a Little Bit French by Mary-Lou

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Beef · David Scott Allen · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Easy Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce for Two

February 22, 2019

Sometimes, you just want a quiet meal at home, a good movie and an easy dinner. Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce fits the bill for a no-fuss dinner. Serve with your favourite red wine, and enjoy a peaceful evening. A quick and easy dinner for a quiet night at home. Recipes for Quiet, Romantic Dinners

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

A Planning Guide for Your Next Visit to Marseille

February 19, 2019

Marseille has been working hard to get itself on the tourist ‘must-see’ list, and the Tourist Office now offers many organized visits to different parts of this vibrant city. Apart from the obvious sites, visitors can opt for food-tasting tours, street art walks, lunch on a cruise ship, or behind the scenes at the Marseille

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