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Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Virginie Van Der Wees

Painter Paul Cézanne’s Atelier Visiting While in Aix-en-Provence

June 7, 2024

Join me in Provence for a French immersion stay and learn about French painter Paul Cézanne and his atelier (workshop) in Aix-en-Provence.  That’s why I always have a lot of fun receiving students in immersion courses and sharing my love for this city and its region with them. Cézanne Fan I am a big fan

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

Nice, France 10 Must-See Places When Visiting the French Riviera City

May 27, 2024

Thankfully, “gap year” was not something I had ever heard of when I was in school. Otherwise, I would have lobbied to spend a year, or a lifetime, in Europe. Instead, I followed the traditional and well-beaten path, graduating and then travelling through Europe on a Eurail pass for as long as possible, spending the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities

Alpilles Escapade Car Rally Discovery of this Beautiful Part of Provence

May 24, 2024

A large group of friends were visiting us in Provence in September. Our dilemma was introducing the first-timers to the highlights of the Alpilles and keeping everyone else interested in discovering some (new to them) hidden gems of the region. After some back-and-forth, we created a car rally itinerary that required following clues, answering questions,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Where to Eat Bouillabaisse in Marseille, a Classic Seafood Dish from Provence

May 22, 2024

Marseille, France’s second-largest city, might not have an Eiffel Tower, but it has beaches, sunny skies, and fresh Mediterranean rockfish for its signature dish, bouillabaisse. But where should you go to eat bouillabaisse in Marseille? However, bouillabaisse is a culinary dish with a humble past that now has a quality standard. Is it a fish

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Provence Wine Regions and Wineries Essentials Reference List

April 12, 2024

Provence’s Mediterranean climate includes warm, dry summers, mild winters, and soil well-suited for vineyards. It’s no wonder that the wine regions of Provence are well known for producing some of the best wines in France – and around the world. The following article overviews the Provence wine regions, wineries and some recipes. History of Wine

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

The Cavaillon Synagogue and More Historic Jewish Sites in Provence

April 3, 2024

In a previous article, I reviewed Ten (10) historic Jewish sites in Provence – the details are included below. Recently, I discovered that 2024 marks several anniversaries of the Cavaillon synagogue:  the 250th anniversary of its construction, the 100th anniversary of it being classed as a Historic Monument of France, and the 40th anniversary of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Locals Travel Tips · Villages Towns and Cities

Holiday Escape to Rustrel: Village Life in the Luberon Valley

March 22, 2024

We have featured many villages and larger towns from St Remy to Nice in our “Where we live in Provence” series, including other places in the Luberon. Perhaps missed by the typical tourist itineraries, Rustrel is a small Luberon Valley village worth visiting. We asked Beth, who owns a home in the town, and Jen

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