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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review: Adventures on Land and Sea by Carole Bumpus

November 25, 2024

The adventures begin in 1997 when Carole and Winston Bumpus visit Provence for the first time with two other couples. Their stay in a remote village in the Var provides a flavour of Provencal life away from the crowds and enough of a taste of the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera. That trip

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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Street Food · Taste

Make Marseille’s Pizza Moitié-Moitié: A Recipe from Rosa Jackson

November 22, 2024

Rosa Jackson was born in Canada, but she seems to have been destined for the South of France. Like most journeys in life, the road was not direct to Nice, France, where she lives now. However, her passion for food, culinary techniques and helping others to appreciate local cuisine led her from Paris to Nice.

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Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Art and History are Reasons to Visit Mougins Near the Côte d’Azur

November 18, 2024

When most people think of the South of France, their minds jump to the glamour of Cannes or the charm of Nice. But if you’re looking for a place where history, art, and stunning landscapes come together, the artful village of Mougins is the spot you don’t want to miss. Just a short drive from

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Alpilles Essentials: Top 10 Must-See While in this Area of Provence

November 15, 2024

The Alpilles (miniature Alps) run from east to west for 30 kilometres, starting at the edge of the Durance River and the town of Orgon to the western edge near Fontvieille. Although the Alpilles are not high, with a maximum height of 498 metres, they are dramatic with jagged limestone peaks. Established in 2007, the

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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Road Trips South of France

Simply Stunning Gorges du Verdon it’s Not to be Missed

November 13, 2024

For all our time spent in Provence, I’m embarrassed to admit that we had never been to les Gorges du Verdon. And it’s not far from Lourmarin, only about an hour and a half, in the hills of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. We’d heard it was worth a visit, but what an understatement. Having gone there,

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Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France

A Côte d’Azur Road Trip on the Coast and to Villages

November 11, 2024

One of the life experiences I cherish the most is spending time along the Côte d’Azur. However, I must confess that I’m geographically challenged, so the more I visited, the more confused I became about something relatively straightforward. “Which seaside towns are below which hilltop villages?” To settle the question, my friend Heidi and I

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Christine van der Linden · Explore · Hans Zeegers · Locals Travel Tips

Discovering Île Sainte-Marguerite: A Tranquil Retreat Off the Coast of Cannes

November 7, 2024

Nestled just a short ferry ride from the glamorous shores of Cannes, the Lérins Islands offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the French Riviera. Of these islands, Île Sainte-Marguerite stands out as a haven of natural beauty and tranquillity. The Journey to Île Sainte-Marguerite The adventure begins in Cannes, where ferries

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