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Provence WineZine · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Seaside Cassis Wines and Other Reasons to Visit

August 25, 2020

This article was originally published (in French) in Fine Bouches Magazine, a magazine for lovers of high-quality foods and wines. Seaside Cassis Wines Cassis is the most beautiful AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée) in France: the vineyards cling to the slopes of a magical amphitheatre that plunges towards the shimmering Mediterranean. The Phocaeans (ancient Greeks from

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Author’s Pilgrimage Discovering Sacred Sites in France

August 21, 2020

Based in the United States, author Raylene Abbott’s work surrounds spiritual training with mentors from Native American and other sacred backgrounds. Her studies of the Black Madonna began in 1992 and eventually led to a lengthy stay in France where she traced religious pilgrimage routes. In 2014, she discovered her father’s bloodline led to the

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François de Mélogue · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Lamb Mechoui a North African Recipe

August 17, 2020

Provencal cuisine is a tapestry of culinary influences from all over the Mediterranean, including North Africa. One dish that is perfect for al fresco festive occasions is lamb mechoui (or méchoui) slow-roasted on a spit. For those unfamiliar with mechoui, it is a festive lamb dish from North Africa. It’s usually made from a whole lamb, though small

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Explore · Guest Post

Travelling in Provence Ideas to Avoid the Crowds

August 14, 2020

Travel in Provence, France and the rest of the world became a lot more complicated this spring, but not impossible. The following guest post by Molly Crockett outlines a few ideas and tips on how best to avoid the crowds when travelling in the South of France. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic of Coivd-19 crowds

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Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

The Beautiful Colourful Ochres of Roussillon

August 13, 2020

Another Beautiful Village Friends and others headed to Provence often ask where they should go during their once-in-a-lifetime visit to Provence. It is a hard question as most visitors have only six (6) days since they usually arrive on Saturday afternoon and depart the following Saturday morning; there are so many wonderful things to see.

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Guest Post · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

It is Possible to Visit Provence on a Budget Holiday

July 31, 2020

When imagining Provence, perhaps you think of three-star Michelin restaurants serving snails with white truffles, paired with decades-old Bandol rosé. Sure thing, but regular French people also live in Provence and don’t have that much money to spare on a meal. Smart tourists will follow the local’s lead and can enjoy the beauties of the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France

Drive a Classic Car with Rentals from Yes Provence

July 29, 2020

The joy of seeing a Citroën 2CV cruising the Provence roads puts a smile on your face. The team at Yes Provence is increasing the number of grins in the region with their classic rental car fleet. Their vehicles include; 2CVs, an Austin Mini, Citroën Méharis (think Bridgette Bardot’s car), and VW Beetles and a

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