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David Scott Allen · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Rosé and Crab Rolls a Match Made in Heaven

July 4, 2022

Ahh… memories of our New England summers, when we lived in Maine and could amble to the end of the street to buy lobster from shops on the piers over the tidal creeks of coastal Maine… or bicycle to nearby seafood shacks for lobster rolls. Now, our ocean is the desert; vast, varied, and always

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Explore · Gayle Padgett · Villages Towns and Cities

A Visit to Mougins and 5 Things To Do

June 16, 2022

While in Mougins to give a talk on my latest book, The Birdwatcher’s Wife, I was delighted to reacquaint myself with the enchanting area. My previous visit had been three years ago when I made a presentation on my first book, Passion for Provence: 22 Keys to La Belle Vie. Happily, I found the region

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

5 Easy Entertaining Ideas with Provencal Style

May 5, 2022

Regardless of whether cooking is your passion or not, entertaining should be enjoyable. Perhaps it is the climate in Provence that lends itself to outdoor dining, but generally, the traditional cuisine involves a few seasonal ingredients and simple techniques. Below we share five (5) easy entertaining ideas inspired by the South of France, including cocktail

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Eating Saint-Rémy de Provence Restaurants and More

April 26, 2022

Saint Rémy de Provence has it all, shopping, galleries, a big market on Wednesday mornings and (almost) too many restaurant choices. The picturesque, lively town snuggled into the base of Les Alpilles, the miniature Alps. With a rich history—highlighted by the Romans, Nostradamus and Vincent Van Gogh—plus heritage celebrations and various cafés and boutiques, the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

How to Spend a Week Touring Provence from Apt

April 21, 2022

After living in Provence for a few years and running holiday rental apartments in the heart of Apt, Jen and Chris Mallon continue their exploration of the region. They are wonderful hosts and always happy to help guests with ideas for sightseeing, avoiding the crowds, and some of their favourite spots for wine tasting. Below,

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Visiting St Rémy de Provence? Get Insider Tips from a Local

March 29, 2022

The largest village in the Alpilles, St Rémy de Provence, has dangerously tempting boutiques, excellent restaurants, a dynamic Wednesday morning market, and even a movie theatre. Located at the base of the mountain range, St Rémy was the birthplace of Nostradamus (1503), and many of Vincent van Gogh’s canvases feature the surrounding countryside. In other

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Join TripUSAFrance Tours for Lavender, Medieval Cities, Roman Sites

March 24, 2022

Make this your year to visit Provence’s celebrated lavender fields! The earthy fragrance fills the air as rows of deep purple flowers dance in the summer breeze towards the horizon. Experience the region’s famous lavender plateaus and visit many remarkable sites in the South of France on a TripUSAFrance nine (9) day tour this summer.

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