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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Provence Inspired Memoirs Books to Add to Your Reading List

September 26, 2018

For many, Peter Mayle’s best-selling novel A Year in Provence was their introduction to the Provencal countryside. Images of the Côte d’Azur have long covered the pages of travel magazines. Still, it was Mayle’s descriptions of bumbling through a home renovation in the arrière-pays (translation: backcountry or hinterland) that shifted our view beyond the coastline. This

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Visit Glasgow’s Burrell Collection on Display the Musée Cantini, Marseille

August 6, 2018

The Musée Cantini has recently re-opened and is hosting an exhibition of paintings from Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, itself now closed for renovation. Sir William Burrell, a member of a wealthy Scottish ship-building family, was an avid collector of art and amassed 9000 items he donated to Glasgow in 1944.  He was drawn to French realism

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Provence Holiday Home Owner Shares Her Luberon Lifestyle

August 2, 2018

Diving into Provence Ten years after Peter Mayle’s book “A Year in Provence” was published, Georgina Causton and her partner decided to spend a sabbatical year (1999) in Provence. Completely enchanted by the lifestyle in the South of France they never returned to live in London. Suddenly, they found themselves with three properties in the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Expat Living Experiences in Provence by Author Deborah Lawrenson

June 1, 2018

Born in the United Kingdom (UK) to parents who worked in the diplomatic service, Deborah Lawrenson spent much of her childhood moving around the world to China, Kuwait, Europe (Belgium and Luxembourg) and Singapore. After completing English studies at Cambridge University, Lawrenson worked as a journalist in London. Today, she is the author of eight

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Photography and Art Capturing Provencal Scenes in Keepsake Photos

May 29, 2018

Ashley Tinker is the photographer behind the beautiful (and popular) Curious Provence Instagram feed, she is also the creator and writer of the blog by the same name. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Ashley headed to Florence, Italy for fine art school. You can probably guess that for someone who is creative, spending time in a

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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting Gordes —The Crown Jewel Village of the Luberon Valley

May 25, 2018

Placed in a commanding position with all her majestic glory is a village that shines like a jewel above all others. She wears her crown well as visitors flock to capture her image from the valley below. The best time to see Gordes is when it’s calm in the early morning or the evening as

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Ashley Tinker · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seared Sea Scallops and Cauliflower Purée a Recipe

May 7, 2018

Completing a DIY home renovation in Provence is not necessarily for every couple. Ashley and Robin made their house transformation look easy. Now, with some time on their hands, they can enjoy their kitchen and entertain friends. This recipe for seared sea scallops on a cauliflower purée could be served in a gourmet restaurant. Ashley

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