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David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seafood Pasta with Lemon Cream and Lavender Fettuccine

October 18, 2024

As we enjoy the coolness of autumn, I think of the spent fields of lavender covering the Provence countryside, once vibrant, purply-blue, and fragrant fields. I wanted to reclaim a bit of that summer feeling by creating today’s recipe for Sablefish in Lemon Cream over Lavender Fettucine. I paired it with Acquiesce Winery’s 2022 Grenache

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Christine van der Linden · Explore · Hans Zeegers

Immerse in Nature: La Réserve des Monts d’Azur – A Provencal Paradise

September 5, 2024

Just an hour north of Cannes, nestled in the rolling hills, lies the enchanting La Réserve des Monts d’Azur. This natural reserve offers a perfect getaway for families, couples, and friends looking to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the Provencal wilderness. Accessible via a picturesque route, this park is a sanctuary where wild

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Feel the Music: Unforgettable Summer Concerts in Provence by Candlelight

August 9, 2024

Imagine sitting in a comfortable seat in an ancient Roman city with a mountain rising behind it. As the sun sets, and you can see thousands of candles among the ruins, perched on stone walls, stairs, and fallen columns. As the sky darkens, the candles begin to glow. Then, a string quartet comes out and

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Explore · Learning French · Road Trips South of France · Virginie Van Der Wees

Learning French on these Excursions from Aix-en-Provence

August 1, 2024

When students join me in Provence for a French immersion stay, I want to make sure that they improve their language skills and also get a chance to visit the region. Below are a few excursions from Aix-en-Provence that I have taken with students during their visits. Some of these are day tours, while others

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Our Visitors Guide to 22 Beautiful Gardens in Provence Côte d’Azur

July 26, 2024

It’s hard to compete with a long list of magnificent, historically significant gardens in a country that includes gardens built for French royalty. The Palace of Versailles and its immaculate grounds are on your list of must-sees in Paris. Then there are the Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau south of the capital and the stunning

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Top 20 Seasonal Salad Recipes from Provence

July 22, 2024

The best thing about salads is their versatility. Some salads are delicate and meant to be eaten right away, and others are well-suited for transport to, say, a picnic or a potluck; some versions taste even better the following day. While many salads are typically cold or at room temperature, many recipes have warm ingredients.

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Our House in Provence · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Explore Avignon’s Famous Sites and Where to Eat Lunch

July 18, 2024

We almost always visit Avignon a few days after we arrive in Provence. Our home in Sablet (available for holiday rentals) is only about 40 kilometres away, so it’s a quick drive. The old part of Avignon is enclosed within ancient walls along the Rhone River. The largest town in the Vaucluse, Avignon, is ancient

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