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Appetizer · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Radish Green Olive Tartare on Sourdough a Tangy Appetizer

August 17, 2018

This appetizer requires no cooking, which is perfect for a hot summer day. The preparation time is limited and the combination of red radish with green olive makes for a lovely tangy "tartare." Enjoy the combination on top of fresh bread with a glass of chilled Mirabeau rosé and these other starters.

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Ashley Tinker · Inspire

Provence August Events 2018 Find Out What’s On

August 6, 2018

This is the month where just about the whole of Northern France descends onto the beaches of the Côte d’Azur. On the radio, they announce “black weekends” which signify lots of Parisians heading south causing a rather lot of traffic. Everyone is finally on vacation. Don’t expect to see a dentist or a lawyer this

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Holiday Home Owner Shares Her Luberon Lifestyle

August 2, 2018

Diving into Provence Ten years after Peter Mayle’s book “A Year in Provence” was published, Georgina Causton and her partner decided to spend a sabbatical year (1999) in Provence. Completely enchanted by the lifestyle in the South of France they never returned to live in London. Suddenly, they found themselves with three properties in the

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Explore · Jemma - French Lessons

French Riviera Style Ten (More) Ways to Spot You’re in the Côte d’Azur

July 31, 2018

Contributor blog post by Jemma: Let summer begin! It’s not just that the calendar has sailed past June 21, varyingly known as the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and France’s Fête de la Musique, when entire cities put on their dancing shoes. Non, another sign of summer – at least according to our friends

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Explore · Laura Snoek · Villages Towns and Cities

A Visit to the Old Town of Saint-Raphaël on the Cote d’Azur

July 24, 2018

Saint-Raphaël is a beautiful coastal town that lies between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. You can walk along the seashore, but you can also visit the old town, the archaeological museum and its tower with a view over the city. On the streets of the old town, you will find a covered market, little shops with typical

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Learning French

Learning French in Aix-en-Provence this Summer the Destination Francais Way

July 19, 2018

Here is some information from two French teachers who have moved from the classroom approach in favour of walking around Aix, visiting the markets, having lunch together, and all the time having French conversations—with notes of new vocabulary being emailed to you later.   Destination Francais classes are geared toward children or adults. They also offer

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Gout et Voyage Tours a Chance to Experience the Flavours of Provence

July 19, 2018

Goût et Voyage Culinary Travel Martine and I have lunch once a year in Provence, it was my turn to pick the spot and L’Aile ou la Cuisse was a safe bet. Located in the heart of old St Rémy de Provence it’s a restaurant that we had both tried in the past, and their

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