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David & Karen Taylor · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

It’s spring in Provence – officially!

May 4, 2016

Contributor blog post by David Taylor: It’s incredible how over the last fortnight so much plant life has burst into colour. The cherry trees as always are spectacular giving a white shimmer to the hillside, some are already turning and will soon be producing delicious red cherries. As sure as eggs are eggs the blossom …Continue

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

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Blooms into Spring Festival of Flowers

April 15, 2016

Images from La Belle Èpoque (1871-1914) on the French Riviera generate the impression of a whimsical golden era brimming with pleasurable pursuits and indulgences. It was a time of pure fantasy; the stuff little girls might dream of — castles, palatial homes, ball gowns and glass slippers. For Madame Ephrussi, who was born a Rothschild

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Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Spring Meal Pairings for Southern Rhône Wines

April 1, 2016

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 Twitter Chat at 11 a.m.

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Marseille Art for the Spring

April 27, 2015

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 May;

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Springtime in Provence – in the countryside around Aix en Provence

February 16, 2015

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 countryside near Aix-en-Provence.  There are

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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Aux Envies in St-Rémy a Restaurant with an All-star Team

August 29, 2025

There’s a new restaurant in town, and it’s a winner. Aux Envies opened in the spring and has hit the ground running. It is situated on a small square in the center of St-Rémy-de-Provence, and its outdoor terrace, shaded by trees, is an inviting place to dine on a warm summer evening. An Experienced Team

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Olives: Guide to Producers in the Alpilles Villages

August 15, 2025

Please use the information below as a reference guide highlighting the many olive producers of the Alpilles. Time constraints may limit your stops, but consider picking a village or targeting a few olive mills. We hope you enjoy some of Provence’s most beautiful olive groves. Additionally, we have included some general information on olive production

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