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French Decor & Gardens · Inspire · Our House in Provence

Stunning Tulips a Reason to Visit Provence in the Spring

March 19, 2024

My photo is of tulips in the Vaucluse putting on a dazzling display near Jonquieres last spring. One of the highlights of our sojourns in Provence is the different flowers through the seasons. In the spring, you can see cherry orchards in bloom in April and early May around the Plus Beaux Village of Venasque,

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

2024 Spring Events in Provence What’s Happening This Year

March 8, 2024

Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and plum trees bloom in March

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Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Virginie Van Der Wees

Provence Winter Travel Essentials for Visiting at that Time

January 9, 2024

Many people think of Provence in the summer with its lavender fields, sunflowers, chilled rosé and swimming pools. I invite you to explore my winter travel ideas for those months in Provence. The text below appears in English first, followed by French for those trying to improve their language skills. However, if you want a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Happy Holidays 2023 from Perfectly Provence

December 22, 2023

Happy, Healthy Holidays to all! It’s time to wish all our readers the best for this joyful season. However, before we head out on a technology break, we want to acknowledge all our terrific contributors and partners. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases. Note: if you purchase a book via these

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

Jamie Beck and The Flowers of Provence Her Beautiful Book

November 16, 2023

Search for Provence on the internet, and your screen fills with beautiful images of a part of the world that captures our imagination. In her second book, Jamie Beck tempts the reader with stunning Provencal landscapes and magnificent French gardens while celebrating the soft floral details. The Flowers of Provence is a romance with the

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Inspire · Paula Kane · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Autumn is Lovely in Provence

September 28, 2023

Fall in Provence can be strange and wonderful. We seemed to skip right from summer to autumn in a day, then thankfully recovered a little bit since the beginning of October. On the other hand, I always get rather down when the temperatures dip and the days become shorter; this year has been no different.

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

Provence Fall Festivals to Discover 2023 Events

September 1, 2023

Festivals and Fall Events in Provence As the temperatures drop in Provence during the autumn, restaurant menus move towards heartier dishes. Enjoy meat (lamb, wild boar, taureaux, rabbit, fowl) slow-roasted with herbes de Provence and seasonal root vegetables. These recipes pair well with well-balanced red wine blends from the Rhône Valley. Here are some ideas

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