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

Winter in Provence Events a Planning Calendar for 2024

November 30, 2023

 Winter Festivals and Events in Provence So many images of the Provence and the Côte d’Azur are summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s a great time to enjoy

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Chef Burnell Shively · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Bitter Orange and Chocolate Tartlets a Dessert Worth the Effort

November 28, 2023

My dessert (below) for Kumquat Bitter Orange Tartlets in a Chocolate Crust is a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate fans will love the crust, and anyone who appreciates citrus desserts will ask for second helpings. While making the crust and the bitter orange curd is a little involved, the result is worth the effort. Of course, you

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Wine: A Guide for Provence’s Regions and Vineyards

October 9, 2023

There is evidence that the ancient Greeks who founded Marseille 2600 years ago started producing wine in the area. Over the centuries, the Romans, Gauls, Catalans and Savoyards introduced grape varieties to Provence. The Great Wine Blight almost destroyed the wine industry in the late 19th century, but the region slowly recovered to become one

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

French Riviera 10 Places to See During your Stay

September 21, 2023

Whether this is your first trip to the French Riviera or you are a regular visitor to the Côte d’Azur, the only problem is overwhelming choices. Where should you start? In alphabetical order, we have highlighted ten (10) of our favourite places to visit along (or near) the coast. However, this is just a start.

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Markets: Guide for Provence and Côte d’Azur

June 28, 2023

Are there markets every day of the week in Provence? Yes! Below is a regional directory of daily markets by department (Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Luberon, Vaucluse, and Var) within Provence. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible. However, the best market is

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

A Classic Seafood Rigatoni Recipe from Café Brun in Antibes

March 27, 2023

We catch up with Ben James, owner of Café Brun in Antibes and hear why he loves this classic seafood rigatoni dish served at the restaurant. Owners Ben and Bea, former Hospitality Managers at rosé brand Maison Mirabeau, met and fell in love while spending a fun…and rosé-filled summer in Cannes. They then spent the

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Steve Wilkison

So Many Reasons to Visit the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer

March 21, 2023

It’s no surprise that the Côte d’Azur is home to a wide variety of art museums and galleries, considering how many famous artists have made this area their home or spent considerable time here. From Menton to Nice, from St. Paul-de-Vence to Antibes, from Cannes to Saint-Tropez, you’ll find small ones, and large ones, some

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