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Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Our Top Local’s Picks for Your Visit to Saint Remy de Provence

October 3, 2018

Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Recently someone who only had four days to spend in Provence asked me if I had to choose between a visit to Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, which would it be. Preferably I’d find the time for both but as stunning a city as Aix is, in June, for the first visit

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Provence Books for Kids Where Magic Starts in France

August 31, 2018

Provence Reads for Children The pages of these books are geared towards sparking your imagination and desire to travel to Provence. Whether you are a kid, the authors have crafted stories with enough interest for adult readers. NOTE: Click on the book images to order your copy. Affiliate Statement: Please click on the book cover

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Vincent Van Gogh and the Fashion Runway

July 6, 2018

Vincent Van Gogh Meets Provence Born in the Netherlands in 1853, Vincent Van Gogh started his painting in his twenties. Among his works were several themes, like self-portraits, landscapes, still life competitions, and plant paintings such as sunflowers and cypress trees. During these early times, most people did not appreciate much of Vincent’s work. His

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Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

What’s on this month? July Events in Provence 2018

July 3, 2018

Cicadas, Cherries et Chaleur! It’s full summer here in Provence. The cigales are singing (quite loudly I must say!) and the sunflowers and lavender are in full bloom. The ballet (or science?) of knowing when to open and close your shutters has been mastered for all those without air conditioning. We’ve gotten back into the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Provence Family Vacation Ideas for Holidays with Kids in the Alpilles

June 8, 2018

Family Vacation in Provence Those iconic images of rows of lavender, fields of sunflowers and bright red poppies, Roman ruins and cobblestone villages are actual landscapes of Provence, but unlikely to interest your children for an extended period. Whenever friends visit the Alpilles with their families, it has been our experience that the key to

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Caroline Longstaffe · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Le Château Constantin Wines a Family Vineyard near Lourmarin

May 31, 2018

Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Many people dream of owning a winery; a romantic illusion of strolling through carefully tended vines sharing your vintages within the shadows of a sprawling château, which for me would have to be in Provence. Of course, dreams like this seldom come true, such a highly competitive, risky venture

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Photography and Art Capturing Provencal Scenes in Keepsake Photos

May 29, 2018

Ashley Tinker is the photographer behind the beautiful (and popular) Curious Provence Instagram feed, she is also the creator and writer of the blog by the same name. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Ashley headed to Florence, Italy for fine art school. You can probably guess that for someone who is creative, spending time in a

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