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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Provence Bouches du Rhône Romans to Modern Day

October 28, 2022

The Rhône and Durance rivers are like bookends creating fluid boundaries of the Bouches du Rhône (mouth of the Rhône) while providing irrigation for the department’s agricultural land. After an 800 km journey from its source, the Rhône Glacier in Valais, Switzerland, the Rhône River yawns lazily into the Mediterranean Sea. For many visitors, the

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French Decor & Gardens · Guest Post · Inspire

Contemporary Architecture in the South of France

October 6, 2022

Provence is rich in history. Visitors to the region are often interested in seeing ancient Roman ruins like those in St-Remy-de-Provence. But there are many places where you can find contemporary architecture in the south of France. Read below as we highlight some locations where you can find the works of Modernist architects in the

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Explore · Laura Snoek · Road Trips South of France

Road Trip to Lyon and Top 5 Things to Do

September 22, 2022

Lyon is the 3rd largest city in France and the French capital of gastronomy! With its beautiful old town, many restaurants, museums and shops, there are plenty of things to do in Lyon. Here are all our tips for your next road trip or a perfect weekend trip in Lyon. Top five things to do

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Experience the Best of Provence with Goût et Voyage Tours

September 19, 2022

Goût et Voyage is Martine Bertin-Peterson’s boutique travel company offering small-group tours in Provence and Tuscany. Martine was born in France and moved to the US with her family at seven. After visiting much of the world as a tour guide and for personal enjoyment, she tells me that the name of her business reflects

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Visitor Guide Bouches-du-Rhône Highlights

August 9, 2022

Bouches du Rhône Department Like other departments, the Bouches-du-Rhône combines large urban centres and unspoilt countryside. Visible traces of Roman history weave throughout the region, which is one of many reasons to visit Arles and its monuments. Beautiful Aix-en-Provence and the seaside city of Marseille, the second-largest in France after Paris, both offer top-quality cultural

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Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Celebrating Photography at Rencontres d’Arles and Lee Miller Show

August 2, 2022

‘Lee Miller Photographe Professionelle’  focuses on one of the most intense and productive periods in the life of this intriguing (*) American photographer (1907–1977). During the 1930s, she was a fashion model but moved behind the camera to head her studio in New York.  She specialised as a fashion and advertising photographer for perfume and

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Enjoy the Festive Season and Tour Provence this December

July 11, 2022

Provence is magical during the holiday season, and December is a wonderful time to visit the South of France.  The festivities begin in mid-November, running right through early January. The sparkling, festive ambience of Europe’s Christmas markets is legendary. The Strasbourg Christkindelsmärik is one of the largest in France, with 2+ million visitors attending during

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