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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

December 23, 2020

Holiday Wishes! It’s time to wish everyone all the best for this joyful season – Happy, Healthy Holidays! However, before we head out on a little technology break, we must acknowledge all our terrific contributors. Inspired by Provence Ashley Tinker is a Canadian transplant who readily admits that Provence inspires her photography. Curious Provence is

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Explore · Guest Post · Locals Travel Tips · Winter in Provence

Winter Holidays in Provence 7 Things To Do

December 17, 2020

Provence is one of the many regions in France blessed with breath-taking landscapes and incredible food. Most people associate the area with summer activities, lavender fields, and rosè wine. But Provence is much more than that. This fantastic region opens its arms to protect you from the cold, dark months with some unique winter activities.

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

The Circuit des Crèches Lucéram Holiday Tradition

December 10, 2020

Nestled in the Alpes-Maritimes above the Cote d’ Azur is the medieval village of Lucéram. One day before Christmas, my friend decided to take me on a tour of the “Circuit des Crèches.” We drove high up the winding roads to the alpine region above the sea. Circuit des Creches While we were driving, Mireille

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Guest Post · Inspire

The 5 Best Films Set in Provence

December 9, 2020

Have you ever felt that need to travel to a place with fantastic views, rather than have to suffocate in a city environment any longer? Then look to Provence! And what better way to get in the mood for a trip to Provence than through movies! Yes, Provence is not only the setting of these

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Holiday Planning Start with Accommodation

December 8, 2020

Armchair travel never replaces the real thing, so you’ve decided to spend some holiday time in Provence. Whether this is your first trip or you are fortunate to have visited many times, booking the right accommodation should be at the top of your planning list. Ending up in a place that does not meet your

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Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Financiers a Sweet French Treat

December 7, 2020

Almond and browned butter are the main ingredients of a little French pastry called a financier. Originally, these pastries were called visitandines, named after the order of French nuns who created the recipe in the Middle Ages. I’m not sure in what shape the Sisters of the Visitation made them but, in the late 1800s,

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

10 Places in Provence Art Students Should Definitely Visit

November 26, 2020

Provence in France is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you can come across ancient Roman ruins, picturesque villages, and lavender fields. In this southern region, you can see the magnificent and colourful landscapes along the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Provence inspired many famous artists. Among them are Van Gogh,

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