Spring meal wine and food pairings @JillBarth
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Spring Meal Pairings for Southern Rhône Wines

On the second Saturday of each month, a group of bloggers who are passionate about the way good wine enhances a meal come together to blog about a wine pairing they have done. Each month has a different Wine Pairing Weekend theme to focus the pairings. There is a live …

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Cécile Colombo’s work in Marseille
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Marseille Art for the Spring

There’s a lovely, fresh, Spring-like exhibition of Cécile Colombo’s work in Marseille at the moment. She is a Gemenos-based artist who uses tissue, fabric, bits of text, inks and paint to make colourful collages. It’s at Galerie Charivari, 7 rue Fontange, Marseille 6, near Notre Dame du Mont. Until 15th …

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Springtime in Provence Almonds @DreamyProvence
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Springtime in Provence – in the countryside around Aix en Provence

Spring comes early in Provence with flowering almond trees flowering in January and February. The tiny pink and white blossoms are a sure sign that the seasons are changing in the south of France.  Enjoy the photos shared by My Dreamy Provence of the almond trees in flower in the …

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Puff Pastry Appetizers with Pea Purée and Mint Collage
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Puff Pastry Appetizers with Pea Purée and Mint

Inspired by spring flavours, I created this healthy pea purée and mint cream puff pastry appetizer for a Melissa’s Produce influencer competition. The recipe uses the following Melissa’s Produce products: watermelon radish, English cucumbers, Meyer lemon, fresh mint, green peas, and cilantro. This appetizer is a colourful, crunchy, creamy, – …

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Syra Market Basket Bag
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New in Our Provencal Marketplace: Summer Bags You Want to Own

Depending on where you live, it feels like spring has arrived and summer is not far behind, or you are hopeful that the snow will melt soon. My French Country Home has sourced these beautiful bags for the warmer months. These fashionable purses combine woven basket bags with bright 100% …

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Sisteron Vallee du Jabron Vallee du Jabron Haute Provence
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Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive

Flavourful Route des Saveurs et des Senteurs de Haute-Provence The Alpes de Haute Provence department is the road slightly less travelled but not undiscovered. With easy access to natural settings, this area is a getaway with activities for sporty types (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running and more). Many …

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Luxury Easter Chocolates from Provence
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Treat Yourself to Luxurious Easter Chocolates from Provence – Order Today!

Don’t wait for the Easter Bunny! Remember Provence has sourced high-quality chocolates and sweets at reasonable prices for the springtime holiday. Made in Provence with organic (74% cocoa) cocoa, these artisanal chocolates make great gifts. Produced with dark or milk chocolate by a French Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)-labeled confectionery …

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Aix-en-Provence City Guide Mont Sainte Victoire Views

Aix-en-Provence City Guide: Highlights for Visitors

Magnetic Aix-en-Provence is one of France’s wealthier cities, with a long history of civilization and a roster of distinguished inhabitants. However, when visiting the “city of art and water” for the first time, it’s hard to know where to start, so we have created a city guide for your visit. …

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Fractional Ownership in Provence Bello Visto
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Fractional Ownership Makes Moving to Provence, France Easy

A Move to Provence? Why not? As you’ve heard, Americans are considering moving to France, and you, too, may be wondering, “Is this the time to make this dream a reality?” After all, Provence is the magical place where Marcel Pagnol (La Gloire de Mon Père, Le Château de Ma …

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Visit Nîmes UNESCO Sites Roman History Highlights Maison Carrée
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Nîmes UNESCO Maison Carrée is it Really Square?

The residents of Nîmes (Nîmois) are incredibly proud of their Roman heritage. The Maison Carrée is renowned for being one of the most remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, alongside Rome’s Pantheon. Renovated in 1992 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, it has gained even greater fame and visibility. …

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