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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Looking for Fresh Spring Menu Ideas? Download Our Provence Collection Now!

April 11, 2024

Spring in Provence is a delightful experience with the promise of warmer days ahead and market stalls brimming with just-picked ingredients. As the daylight hours get longer and the temperatures rise, shifting from hearty winter meals to lighter seasonal options suits the local produce. We have been fortunate to collaborate with our contributors and culinary

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Provencal Charm 10 Villages to Visit in the Luberon Valley

April 1, 2024

Provence is known for its picturesque villages and stunning scenery, and the Luberon Valley has some of the most famous towns perched on hillsides, historically for defence purposes and provide lovely photos today. Below is our list of 10 villages that we considered must-sees in the Luberon Valley: Ansouis The village of Ansouis inside the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Experience Provence Lavender Fields and Cultural Highlights with TripUSAFrance Tours

March 15, 2024

Visiting Provence’s famous lavender fields is truly what dreams are made of. It’s a magical, sensory experience. You inhale the earthy fragrance filling the summer air and see the rows of deep purple flowers dancing toward the horizon. Experience the lavender plateaus and visit many remarkable sites in the South of France on a TripUSAFrance

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

2024 Spring Events in Provence What’s Happening This Year

March 8, 2024

Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and plum trees bloom in March

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Explore Rustrel, a Charming Village for Your Luberon Itinerary

March 7, 2024

Famous for its perched medieval villages, Provencal markets, and vineyards, the Luberon Valley is a popular destination for visitors. The hilltop towns of Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, Ménerbes and Roussillon are some of the beautiful stops on most itineraries. However, some villages receive less “foot traffic” but are well worth the detour, and Rustrel is one

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Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Make this Easy Cake with Grenache Blanc Wine from Scratch

March 4, 2024

Last year, I celebrated International Grenache Day (September 15) by sharing a delicious cake created by Sue Tipton, owner and vintner of Acquiesce Winery, for which she doctors a box cake mix to make her Acquiesce Grenache Blanc Cake. Well, you know me — I love cooking too much to use mixes. With a few

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Arles City Guide: Highlights for Visitors

February 21, 2024

Arles is considered the gateway to the Camargue wetlands and Rhône River delta. It is the last major urban centre before leaving Provence’s southwestern boundary. Below is our city guide for visitors to Arles. While the city centre is small and easily covered on foot, there is a lot to see in Arles, so if

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