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Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

4 Great Restaurants in Provence to Try

September 4, 2018

While planning your Provence adventure, make sure your lodging, whether hotel, villa, or Airbnb, is located conveniently to the region’s best restaurants. Dining is an important part of the Provence experience, so here is a short list of highly regarded restaurants in the region. L’Oustalet, Gigondas The gem of the hillside village of Gigondas in

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence

Choosing the Provencal Lifestyle to Embark on a Retirement Adventure

July 2, 2018

Deborah Bine spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina dreaming of “faraway places” (her words). Her early travels included visiting her Aunt Rose in exhilarating Manhattan. “Aunt Rose owned New York — or so this sixteen-year-old ingénue from the Carolinas assumed.” On this voyage, Deborah learned some travel lessons that she continues to follow today:

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Aix-en-Provence City Guide – Unearthing the Treasures

June 20, 2018

This article was originally published in Global Living Magazine (December 2012), details and contact information have been updated. Historic Aix-en-Provence Magnetic Aix-en-Provence is one of the wealthier cities in France, with a long history of civilisation and an impressive roster of distinguished inhabitants. This city guide only begins to scratch the surface of over two millenniums

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Photography and Art Capturing Provencal Scenes in Keepsake Photos

May 29, 2018

Ashley Tinker is the photographer behind the beautiful (and popular) Curious Provence Instagram feed, she is also the creator and writer of the blog by the same name. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Ashley headed to Florence, Italy for fine art school. You can probably guess that for someone who is creative, spending time in a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Provence For Your Retirement Home: Gayle Padgett’s Expat Story

May 23, 2018

Mention Provence as a destination to your friends, and most people have either been and want to return or are dreaming of their first visit. Gayle Padgett and her husband “flirted” with Provence for two decades, often travelling during their vacation time from US government jobs in Germany. As their retirement years approached, the “Where

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Ashley Tinker · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Insider Provence Guided Market Tours with a Local

May 7, 2018

Sure the markets in Provence are tempting, but… Are you curious about in the ins and outs of working in a market in Provence? Do you want to taste the best Provencal ingredients and find out how they’re made? Would you like to eat breakfast at the market with the workers? After two years of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Provencal Lifestyle Discovery with Author Georgeanne Brennon

May 4, 2018

Books for Food Lovers Georgeanne Brennan’s CV of accomplishments in culinary and literary circles is awe-inspiring. This talented lady has written and co-authored over 30 books. She won the prestigious James Beard Award (Best International Cookbook) in 1998 for The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence. Her articles have appeared in a long list of

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