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Ashley Tinker · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Learning French Cuisine a Gourmet Cooking Class in Provence

October 12, 2017

I was recently invited to a full day gourmet cooking class at Jean-Marc and Alice Villard’s cooking school in their home at Maubec. #Joblove !! haha. Maubec is located in the Luberon, about 45 minutes from Avignon an hour from Aix en Provence.an hour from Aix en Provence. The class was a wonderful way to

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Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

St Maximin and Gourmet Food in Provence

April 20, 2015

The village of St-Maximin-la-Ste-Baume is located 30 minutes South of Aix en Provence. There is fabulous history in this village, including the tombs of Mary Magdalene and St Maximinus (who the village was named after). There are also beautiful spots to stay and visit including the Hotel Le Couvent Royal (Hotel and Spa). Read more about

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Discover Provence’s Beautiful Olive Groves: Your Ultimate Guide to the Alpilles

October 17, 2025

If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving, cycling, or walking tour around the Alpilles villages is a “must-do” while in Provence. We begin this olive-focused driving tour of the Alpilles in Eyguières on the far eastern side of the range. Follow this driving tour clockwise to Aureille, Mouriès, Maussane, and the entire

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

2025 Provence Fall Festivals and Events

September 5, 2025

Fall Events and Festivals in Provence As the temperatures drop in Provence during the autumn, restaurant menus move towards heartier dishes. Enjoy slow-roasted meat (lamb, wild boar, bull (taureaux), rabbit, fowl) with herbes de Provence and seasonal root vegetables. These recipes pair well with well-balanced red wine blends from the Rhône Valley. Fall Recipes Inspired

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

5 Reasons to Join a Goût et Voyage 2026 Tour in Beautiful Provence

July 18, 2025

Book a small group tour with Goût et Voyage for an adventure that satisfies your wanderlust and enriches your soul with cultural and culinary insights in Provence and beyond. Founder Martine Bertin-Peterson wants you to discover the Goût et Voyage destinations (Provence, Normandy, Umbria and Morocco), where each adventure is crafted to offer you a

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Villages Towns and Cities

Inspiring Van Gogh to LUMA, Arles is a Must-Visit for Art Lovers in Provence

July 16, 2025

If you love Van Gogh, Gauguin, or art history, Arles should be on your travel list. Arles inspired Van Gogh, who created over 300 works here, convinced Paul Gauguin to join him in an ill-fated artistic collaboration and where some of the most famous scenes in art and history still exist today. Arles a Must-Visit

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Book Now! Food, Fun and Adventure in Provence this September

July 1, 2025

Are you looking for an exclusive getaway that perfectly combines luxury, tranquillity, and the charm of the French countryside? Join Pitcher & Powell for an unforgettable week-long retreat at a stunning 12th-century chateau located in the beautiful foothills of Provence’s Luberon Valley, just a 15-minute drive north of Aix-en-Provence. Let’s explore the details of this

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