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Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Nectarine Fruit Salad with Mint Easy for Summer Entertaining

May 20, 2015

The Provence Gourmet shares an effortless dessert. You can choose other fruit, depending on your taste and what is in season. The mint adds a fresh flavour, but do not use too much. If you want to learn to cook some traditional Provencal meals, contact Gilles (Provence Gourmet) to learn about his classes. This dessert

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Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Mediterranean Fish with a Vegetable Tian a Provencal Dish

May 15, 2015

This easy-to-make savoury dish combines some of the best local ingredients from Provence into a single dish. Gilles at Provence Gourmet brings Perfectly Provence readers his recipe for Mediterranean fish accompanied by a classic Provencal vegetable tian.   A main course that is simple to prepare along with and a vegetable side dish. More Seafood

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Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Roasted Pear Tart with Almond Pie Crust

January 16, 2015

This sweet dessert recipe combines some of the best local ingredients from Provence—almonds and seasonal pears. Gilles at Provence Gourmet brings Perfectly Provence readers his pear tart recipe. It is easy to make and will definitely have your guests raving about your baking skills. This dessert, made with pears and almond flour, is perfect for

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Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Roasted Rack of Lamb and Potatoes with Stewed Sweet Onion and Fennel

December 18, 2014

Sheep and goats have wondered the hilly fields of Provence for centuries – providing milk for all the wonderful regional cheeses. Larger animals such as dairy cows and beef cattle are not well-suited to the harsh Mediterranean climate and limited grazing land. The seasonal movement of the sheep and goat herds to and from higher/lower

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips

Marseille’s Coming Out

November 28, 2014

Gilles Conchy describes his birth city of Marseille, as “tense, cosmopolitan, not well-mannered, but it is colourful, generous and sunny all year long.”

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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Black Truffle Puff Pastries with Foie Gras – Chaussons feuilletés au foie gras et aux truffes brumale

December 19, 2025

Black truffles, also known as the millionaire’s mushroom, are an indulgence reserved for special occasions. Because of their rarity (and cost), truffles are typically shaved into delicate slivers. Their earthy aroma blends exquisitely with the foie gras in this recipe, creating puff pastry treats that capture the essence of Provençal cuisine. Enjoy the recipe below

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Inspire · Learning French · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

Immersion in the Heart of Glanum’s Ancient Ruins: Learning French Differently

December 3, 2025

Have you considered learning French on holiday? Virginie Van Der Wess lives in Provence with her family and offers French immersion homestay experiences. Located near the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, Virginie curates a custom holiday experience that suits each client. In this case, Jon and his wife Marie were interested in learning about Glanum, the

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