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Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence

Music Lessons and Renting a Cello on the Côte d’Azur

October 2, 2018

Contributor blog post by  Jemma: French Lessons has stumbled on Hogwarts School of Miraculous Strings, and it’s right here in the heart of the Côte d’Azur.  How surprised and charmed – and humbled – we are . . . “The cello matter is more complicated than I thought,” a local friend emailed right before my family, and

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Dessert · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Fall Dessert Quince Puff Pastry Tarts with Roasted Pecans and Vanilla Sauce

October 1, 2018

Quince are not a pretty fruit. Far from perfectly shaped they resemble an oversized, rock-hard pear. However, once peeled and stewed with sugar, like apples for a compote, quince are versatile. You can make a quince paste, which is delicious with cheese or follow this recipe for Quince Puff Pastry Tarts from Jeany Cronk’s kitchen. “We

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Provence Inspired Memoirs Books to Add to Your Reading List

September 26, 2018

For many, Peter Mayle’s best-selling novel A Year in Provence was their introduction to the Provencal countryside. Images of the Côte d’Azur have long covered the pages of travel magazines. Still, it was Mayle’s descriptions of bumbling through a home renovation in the arrière-pays (translation: backcountry or hinterland) that shifted our view beyond the coastline. This

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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Fall Dinner Menus Inspired by Provencal Flavours

September 24, 2018

As summer segues into fall, I cannot help but hope summer will linger on just a bit longer. It’s not the Pacific Northwest’s impending rainy season or even the imminent cold weather that I fear, it’s just that no other season expresses Provence more succinctly. Fall in Provence Summer is when both my weekly consumption

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Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Marinated Mushroom and Roast Pumpkin Salad for Autumn Weather

September 21, 2018

Often, as the weather turns cooler the tendency is towards warm, slow-cooked meals, and roasted meats. These menus beg for a table of good friends and great wine. However, you don't want the meal to be too "heavy" this tasty combination of autumn vegetables - marinated mushroom and roast pumpkin salad - is a perfect starter course

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence

Driving in France Tips for French Roads

September 20, 2018

French Lessons welcomes Rachael for the second year running as our annual guest contributor. Last summer, she explained how she dealt with her impounded car at the local fourrière (pound). This year her automotive theme continues, as does her – ahem – fast wit. A few months ago, I was invited by the French government

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Explore · Laura Snoek · Road Trips South of France

What are the Best Cote d’Azur Day Trips?

September 19, 2018

Contributor blog post by Laura: Are you spending some time on the French Riviera and would you like to do some sightseeing? Here are our Top Ten suggestions for a day trip along the Côte d’Azur: Nice’s old town Nice is a beautiful city and you could easily spend a few days here! If you are

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