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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Remarkable Mediterranean Gardens of the French Riviera

April 27, 2021

Remarkable French Gardens If you need another reason to head to the Mediterranean coast, there are 14 gardens registered as Jardins remarquable (Remarkable Gardens) near the Côte d’Azur. Visit any one of these verdant paradises created by gardening enthusiasts and get lost in the beautiful scenery. Spread along the coastline from Antibes to Menton and

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Un Automne en Pays de Fayence Captures the Heart of Provence

April 26, 2021

With non-essential travel to France restricted due to Covid-19, soulmates Catherine Karnow (National Geographic photographer) and Gilles Portaz (geography and history professor) spent a year apart. Finally, thanks to the “love visa,” a compassionate entry permit for non-married couples, they were reunited in Provence in November 2020. They got reacquainted while touring the Pays de

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Barefoot Blogger · Books on Provence · Inspire

The Bridge Club a Book that Celebrates Friendship

April 6, 2021

My BFF Patricia Sands just published the re-release of her novel, The Bridge Club. The book is a celebration of friendship shared with eight women over a half-century… and counting. Celebrating Friendship Patricia and I met in Uzès five years ago at the instigation of our mutual friend, Carolyne Kauser Abbott of Perfectly Provence. For

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

Spring Events in Provence Discover What’s On 2021

March 1, 2021

Spring Events in Provence Spring in Provence is lovely. As is the case with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but expect the odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. In March and April, expect to see the apple, pear, apricot,

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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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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities · Winter in Provence

Winter Holidays on the French Riviera

December 15, 2020

The owners of Riviera Experience, both from southern California, would not trade winter on the French Riviera for any North American “snowbird” experience. Forget wintering in Florida, Arizona, or California! The famous Côte d’Azur has long attracted travellers in the first few months of the year. When the French Riviera was “discovered” as a place

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Roquefort les Pins Easy Living on the French Riviera

June 26, 2020

After living in nine countries, Phoebe Thomas considers herself a career expat, “Where I was born doesn’t help clarify anything, it just complicates things! Born in Paris but moved when two weeks old so not exactly a Parisienne! Pure coincidence that I’m now married to a Frenchman and living in France. I have three passports,

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