Vegetable Tian from Provence
Let’s Eat the WorldProvencal RecipesSide DishTaste

Vegetable Tian: a Provençal Side Dish Recipe

This vegetable tian recipe from Provence is one that you want to make repeatedly. Made by roasting seasonal vegetables, a tian is a provencal favourite. The word tian refers to the cooking dish, typically an earthenware baking dish, and the cooking method. Our recipe below includes some of the same …

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Aix-en-Provence City Guide Mont Sainte Victoire Views

Aix-en-Provence City Guide: Highlights for Visitors

Magnetic Aix-en-Provence is one of France’s wealthier cities, with a long history of civilization and a roster of distinguished inhabitants. However, when visiting the “city of art and water” for the first time, it’s hard to know where to start, so we have created a city guide for your visit. …

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Biot-Village-in-Alpes-Maritimes
Artists Inspired by ProvenceChristine van der LindenHans ZeegersInspire

Biot Glass and More: A Creative Haven in the Heart of Provence

The Côte d’Azur has long been a magnet for renowned artists like Chagall, Picasso, and Matisse. Its enchanting landscapes, mild climate, and vibrant colours have inspired generations to bring their creations to life here. Today, Biot, a charming hilltop town near Antibes, is a sanctuary for artists and craftsmen who …

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Remember Provence Earthenware sale
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireShopping & Gifts

Culinary Earthenware from Vallauris in Provence on Sale

Take advantage of this Remember Provence special promotion on handmade Vallauris culinary pottery and quality jacquard tea towels. The potter is ready to ship terracotta oven dishes (also available in white earthenware), casserole dishes and daubieres. Take advantage of a 20% discount before March 9, 2025. Vallauris was the capital …

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Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Caroline LongstaffeExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Why Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie a Beautiful Provencal Village

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a picturesque village in the département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, within the breathtaking Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, whose headquarters are in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. It was our final stop on our exploration of Les Gorges du Verdon. Like Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of  Les Plus Beaux Villages de France  ~ the ‘Most …

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Traditional Beef Daube from Provence with White Wine
BeefDavid Scott AllenMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Traditional Beef Daube from Provence: A Stew Made with White Wine

What is a daube? It’s a slow-cooked beef stew served in Southern France, especially Provence. When I look at daube recipes and compare them to other beef stew recipes or bœuf bourguignon, there are a lot of similarities, but daube has a lighter body, more like a soup. For me, …

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Les Ateliers Forcalquier Festival
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Local Artists Invite You to Les Ateliers Forcalquier Festival in July

The association Les Ateliers Forcalquier invites you to the eleventh edition of their festival, “Les Ateliers Ouverts, “from July 26 to 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dedicated to art, this emblematic event in the heart of summer is an excellent occasion …

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Shopping for French Antiques and Vintage in Provence
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Brocantes, French Antiques and Vintage Shopping in Provence Tips

France is the ultimate haven for those passionate about estate sales, antiques, and French brocantes. A French brocante is similar to a giant yard sale—a game of hunting and gathering. Brocante stores are a familiar sight in the south of France. In Uzès, there are weekends devoted to brocantes. Items …

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Summer Awaits Remember Provence Package May 2024
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireShopping & Gifts

Summer Awaits: Enter to Win the Remember Provence Package

With Memorial Day on the horizon, summer is just around the corner. So it’s time for a contest. We have partnered with Remember Provence, an online store that sells only genuine Provencal products and curated a beautiful package that could be yours. The collection includes high-quality linens that will brighten …

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Golf International de Pont Royal E.DAUTANT : Provence Tourisme
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreStay Fit

Looking for 18 holes? Golf Courses in Provence and Cote d’Azur

When you think of a golfing holiday, Provence may not be the place that first springs to mind. Perhaps it’s Scotland or Ireland that you think of first. While we agree that golf may have been invented in Scotland, and almost any golfer would love to play at the Old …

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