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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Near Mont Ventoux 4 Villages You Should Visit

March 13, 2023

Mont Ventoux soars from the Provencal orchards and vineyards to its stark limestone summit at 1909 metres (6,263 ft). In the winter, the top of Mont Ventoux can have snow, and then a tiny ski hill operates. The stark white limestone peak is visible all year from a fair distance on a clear day. Mont

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Street Food · Taste

How to Make Pan Bagnat the Classic Sandwich from Nice

March 6, 2023

If you like a salad Niçoise, then pan bagnat should be on your list to try. This sandwich is perfect for a lunchtime bite on the go or a picnic and includes many of the same ingredients (tomatoes, olives, tuna, anchovies, and radishes) as the salad inside the centre of a fresh bread roll. What’s

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence

Nice by Heart, the French Riviera City Where I Live

January 19, 2023

Céline O’Donnell is a private tour guide and native of Nice, France. She has lived in this Côte d’Azur city for 40 years and now runs guided walking tours of her city through her company Nice by Heart. After studying and working in the design field in London, and extensive travels, O’Donnell returned to Nice.

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Barefoot Blogger · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Black Truffles and Fête de la Truffe in Uzès

January 6, 2023

Uzès Truffle Festival Activities Let me set the stage … Sunday morning, under a bright sunny sky, there was a brisk mistral wind blowing across the main plaza in Uzès, Place aux Herbes. Crowds of couples, families, and singles were scurrying towards the centre of the plaza to join in on the Black Truffle Festival

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat? Restaurants in Eygalières to Try

October 20, 2022

Unlike the abundant shopping in the heart of Saint Remy de Provence, the village of Eygalières has only a handful of boutiques. However, what this town lacks in retail opportunities it makes up for with places to eat and drink. The following list of cafés and restaurants in Eygalières is a reference guide (you can

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Villefranche-sur-Mer is Perfect for Walking

October 11, 2022

Seaside Villefranche-sur-Mer, with its sheltered harbour and long sweeping sandy beach, holds an enviable position on the French Riviera. Tucked between Nice to the west and Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat to the east, Villefranche feels like a small town. However, arriving in Villefranche by car takes a bit of skill. The streets haphazardly wind

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Best French Forever Giveaway a Time for Wellness La Box!

October 4, 2022

Cynthia Moos, the founder of Best French Forever, is giving away one Wellness à la Française box to a lucky winner. Provence’s Alpilles region and its villages remain close to Cynthia’s heart even after several years of living in the United States. She returned to France for a family visit in 2020, which sparked the

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