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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting the Alpilles? Our Guide to the Villages and Must-sees

November 27, 2023

Established in 2007, the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles covers the mountain range and its flanks. As a protected natural area, there are restrictions on construction and park usage. However, the artifacts from human settlements discovered in these hills date back to the Neolithic era, and the range is the result of millennia of continuous

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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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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Our List: Museums and Places to see Art in Provence

November 9, 2023

Where to See Art in Provence In a place that inspired so many famous artists, including Paul Cezanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Nicolas de Stael, among countless others, there is no lack of opportunities to see art in Provence. We have compiled a list of places to see permanent and temporary

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

12 Great Places For Contemporary Art in Provence

September 26, 2023

With its “painter’s light” and powerful landscapes, Provence was immortalized by Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh and other famous artists. However, the region is continually building its reputation as a magnet for art and creativity. From parks to vineyards to glass factories, here are 12 places to see contemporary art in Provence and near the

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Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Locals Travel Tips

FAQ Questions People Ask About St-Rémy-de-Provence

September 8, 2023

My wife and I live part of the year in St-Rémy-de-Provence, a town famous for its Roman ruins, Vincent van Gogh, and its fabulous weekly market. I’ve written two guidebooks about the area, plus hundreds of articles, so I get many questions from people planning a visit. While this isn’t a question, I found it

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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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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

A Year in Provence 4 Seasons of Flowers and Recipes

August 21, 2023

When we first arrived in Provence, it was early October. That year delivered a relatively mild start to the month, and I honestly wasn’t focused on the flowers that came later. Cycling under sunny skies in the Camargue, we passed by rice fields that were being harvested and visited the Abbey of Saint-Gilles, a UNESCO

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