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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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Petra Carter · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Lebanese Mezze Recipes from My Cooking School in Uzès

February 9, 2022

A Lebanese Mezze consists of several small dishes for sharing with others. Every culture has its culinary creation to bring people together over a meal. For instance, Spanish tapas and American picnics! These are several recipes from Le Pistou Cooking School in Uzès for a workshop called Lebanese Bites. You learn and sample all of

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Paula Kane · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Mont Ventoux AOC Vineyards Discover the Wines

December 14, 2021

Harvest or vendanges for wineries in the Ventoux usually takes place between the end of August and the last part of September. For those who don’t know this wine region, AOC Ventoux (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) is a vast area in the southern Rhône with over 150 wineries. And it’s a bit of a sleeper. I

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Holiday Gift Guide Books from Provence our 2021 List

December 9, 2021

Holiday Shopping Made Easy Browse this 2021 holiday gift guide for books from Provence for the people on your list who love reading, travelling and dreaming of France. These books are for anyone who wants a literary “dose” of Provence. Whether you have visited the region or always dreamed of doing so, this collection includes

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

An Insider’s Guide to Provence by Keith Van Sickle

December 3, 2021

We recently met Keith and Val Van Sickle for a glass of rosé while we were all in Provence. They were in France for a short visit while Keith researched and completed final drafts for his latest (3rd) book, An Insider’s Guide to Provence. The Author Keith Van Sickle is a lifelong traveller who got

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