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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Reasons to Visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

November 2, 2021

Jewel of the Alpilles Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (often written as St Rémy) is perhaps the ideal-sized town in the Alpilles. Plenty of tempting boutiques, chic hotels, a charming pedestrian-friendly centre and many restaurants exist. The largest city in the Alpilles, St Rémy, has roughly 9,800 people. Popular all year, St Rémy can be crowded in the summer

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Eygalières Restaurants Where to Eat

October 19, 2021

Unlike the abundant shopping in the heart of Saint Remy de Provence, the village of Eygalières has only a handful of boutiques. However, what this town lacks in retail opportunities it makes up for with places to eat and drink. The following list of cafés and restaurants in Eygalières is a reference guide (you can

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Artist Residency in Provence Creativity in an Olive Mill

September 30, 2021

Provence Invites Creativity Driving through towards Moulin de Gréoux, a soft evening light brushed the limestone spires of the Alpilles. At the same time, the olive groves and vineyards near Les Baux de Provence and Maussane created a multi-hued quilt of green vegetation. I did wonder how one might capture those shades on canvas and

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Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Provencal History & Traditions

Remembering the Resistance Movement in Provence

August 5, 2021

In the centre of the pretty village of Saint Saturnin les Apt is a peaceful square (home to the vibrant Tuesday morning market), and to one side is a small garden area that sits in front of a stark stone wall, which is a memorial to the dramatic and devastating events that happened there on

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Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit

10 Best Places in Provence to Hike and Walk

January 28, 2021

Looking for a great hiking destination in Provence? Or, are you only interested in walking through this corner of France? In this article, we’ll talk about 10 of the best places to hike and walk in the Provence. Etang De Vaccares At the mouth of the Rhone, the Camargue wetland delta is home to a

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Guest Post · Inspire

The 5 Best Films Set in Provence

December 9, 2020

Have you ever felt that need to travel to a place with fantastic views, rather than have to suffocate in a city environment any longer? Then look to Provence! And what better way to get in the mood for a trip to Provence than through movies! Yes, Provence is not only the setting of these

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Ashley Tinker · Local Food Producers · Taste

Gourmet Bites near Saint Remy de Provence

November 19, 2020

I’m always on the lookout for interesting spots in the Alpilles, and I’ve recently found a new one! Les Gourmandises de To is an Epicerie Gourmande in the countryside between Saint Remy de Provence and Les Baux de Provence. I visited a couple of days ago after the market in Saint Remy, which was crazy

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