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Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Locals Travel Tips

Discover Our Top 7 Favourite Picnic Spots in Provence

April 10, 2024

My wife Val and I live part of the year in St-Rémy-de-Provence, a little town at the base of the Alpilles Mountains. One of our favourite things is having a picnic lunch and exploring Provence’s beautiful little nooks and crannies. Over the years, we’ve discovered many lovely places to eat outside, and here are 7

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit

Hiking the Nietzsche Trail to Eze Village from the Seaside

April 5, 2024

We were on the French Riviera for a week, staying at a lovely apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer, and one of the things on my to-do list was hiking the Nietzsche Trail to Eze Village. There are many great things about the French Riviera, including the access to public transit, which makes arriving to Èze-sur-Mer by train

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

The Cavaillon Synagogue and More Historic Jewish Sites in Provence

April 3, 2024

In a previous article, I reviewed Ten (10) historic Jewish sites in Provence – the details are included below. Recently, I discovered that 2024 marks several anniversaries of the Cavaillon synagogue:  the 250th anniversary of its construction, the 100th anniversary of it being classed as a Historic Monument of France, and the 40th anniversary of

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

Holiday Escape to Rustrel: Village Life in the Luberon Valley

March 22, 2024

We have featured many villages and larger towns from St Remy to Nice in our “Where we live in Provence” series, including other places in the Luberon. Perhaps missed by the typical tourist itineraries, Rustrel is a small Luberon Valley village worth visiting. We asked Beth, who owns a home in the town, and Jen

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Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Fresh Berry Shortcakes a Dessert Recipe for Berry Season

March 18, 2024

Indulging in these fresh berry shortcakes with lemon verbena cream is a delightful experience. The texture of the spongy cake contrasts nicely with the smooth, flavourful cream. The sweet and slightly tart taste of the berries, coupled with the citrusy and aromatic notes from the lemon verbena, bursts with freshness with every bite. Preparing the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Your Long-Term Stay on the French Riviera Made Easy

March 14, 2024

The French Riviera is a dreamy travel destination, but more than a short stay is needed to experience the lifestyle. What about staying longer and exploring the region? You may have considered an extended visit to the South of France, but the logistics of living in a foreign country seem overwhelming. While visa requirements exist

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

A Quick Tour of Vence Makes You Want to Return

January 26, 2024

It was a hot, humid August day, so we took our time over lunch in a restaurant near the Place du Grand Jardin. None of us had much energy to wander, even though our plan was for Steve Wilkison to give us a walking tour of his adopted hometown. Steve, a self-declared Francophile, finally convinced

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