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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Provence’s Artisan Treasures: Unearthing the Ceramics and Pottery Makers

October 9, 2024

Is there something in the Provencal air, in the water, or is it in the earth? Provence’s ceramics industry is a vibrant and integral part of the region’s cultural and economic landscape. It blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, contributing significantly to local heritage and the economy. Below, we explore the history of ceramics and

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Visitor’s Guide: Ceramics and Pottery Artists in Provence

July 31, 2024

Provençal Ingredients Provence’s Mediterranean climate and fertile agricultural land are suitable for growing olives, lavender, a wide variety of produce, and grapes for winemaking. The soil varies throughout the region, with abundant clay (argile), which is likely why the area has so many artisan ceramic and pottery makers. Provence’s ceramics industry is a vibrant and

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Guide to Christmas Holiday Traditions in Provence

March 4, 2024

Key Festive Dates While some holiday markets begin in late November, and public decorations are often installed before the beginning of December, the official Christmas period starts on December 4, Saint Barbara’s Day. The big supper (le grand souper) occurs on the evening of December 24. Epiphany (Epiphanie) always falls on January 6, the date

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

Winter in Provence Events a Planning Calendar for 2024

November 30, 2023

 Winter Festivals and Events in Provence So many images of the Provence and the Côte d’Azur are summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s a great time to enjoy

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting the Alpilles? Our Guide to the Villages and Must-sees

November 27, 2023

Established in 2007, the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles covers the mountain range and its flanks. As a protected natural area, there are restrictions on construction and park usage. However, the artifacts from human settlements discovered in these hills date back to the Neolithic era, and the range is the result of millennia of continuous

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The Art of the Marché de Noël en Provence

November 23, 2023

As November lists towards the holiday season, Provence begins to unfurl the tinsel and bright nods to Noël are building. Christmas in Provence has many traditions to observe during the three full days of it – from the cacho-fio to the 13 desserts and beyond. The real magic, however, lies within the build-up, and there’s

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

6 Wine Villages in the Rhône Valley Near Mont Ventoux

February 1, 2023

If you like French wine, there is a good chance that you have sampled some vintages from the Rhône Valley. Some vineyards in the southern Rhône are near the famous Mont Ventoux – Provence’s giant mountain. This article focuses on six (6) villages in the Côtes du Rhône wine region. These six (6) towns are

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