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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Visit the Remarkable Gardens of the South of France

May 27, 2021

The label Jardin remarquable (Remarkable Garden) started in 2004 to celebrate and document France’s magnificent gardens. A Jardin Remarquable must meet the established criteria. The requirements include integration in the site, an interesting blend of vegetation, quality of the location, engaging use of plants and, where applicable, provide historical interest. Meeting the Grade The criteria

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Lavender the Summer Blue-Gold Attraction of Provence

January 26, 2021

This guest post about the Lavender in Provence comes from Marie-Helene, the co-founder of the online store Remember Provence. They curate Provencal-themed housewares, gift items and culinary ingredients and ship to customers around the world. Remember, Provence represents only high-quality products produced traditionally. Please follow this link to read the original article. Blue Gold The chance to visit

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Guest Post · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

It is Possible to Visit Provence on a Budget Holiday

July 31, 2020

When imagining Provence, perhaps you think of three-star Michelin restaurants serving snails with white truffles, paired with decades-old Bandol rosé. Sure thing, but regular French people also live in Provence and don’t have that much money to spare on a meal. Smart tourists will follow the local’s lead and can enjoy the beauties of the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Essentials: Quick Guides to Provence

Lavender in Provence Understanding the Essentials

June 25, 2020

Essential Lavender The lavender industry in Provence is a significant economic driver impacting agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and retail. There are 2,000 producers and roughly 25,000 people employed in the industry. The main growing areas are the four (4) departments the Drôme, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Vaucluse, with some small production in the Auvergne, Quercy and the Ardèche

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Truffles are One Reason to Visit Aups in Provence

June 11, 2020

Reasons to Visit Aups: A Beautiful Location Located between the Mediterranean coast and the Alps, the village of Aups is at an elevation of 505 metres (1,657 ft). Considered as the capital of the Haut Var, this mid-sized town has a population of roughly 2200 residents. However, on a busy summer weekend, the volume of

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Inspire · Margo Lestz

Exploring the Lavender Fields of Provence

June 2, 2020

Lavender Fields of Provence Rows of fragrant lavender plants stretching toward the horizon are an unforgettable sight. In fact, for many people, this is the first image that comes to mind when they think of Provence. You might imagine that the landscape has always been swathed in lines of lavender, but you would be wrong.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Here are 10 Great Reasons to Visit Provence

April 30, 2020

Narrowing down the reasons to visit this corner of France to only 10 is a difficult task. Provence covers broad geography in the southeastern section of the country. It’s here where the Rhône River reaches the Mediterranean, and the Southern Alps give way to fields and beaches. The Romans left a permanent imprint with magnificent

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