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Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

Festive Christmas Markets in Provence

November 30, 2020

Holiday Markets At this time of the year, Provence experiences reasonably mild weather so the Christmas markets are usually held in the open air. Associated with the celebration of Christmas, you can find everything related to holiday celebrations and Saint-Nicolas. The Christmas markets look like real little villages. Stroll through the alleys, letting yourself be

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence

When Provence Shifts from Summer to Autumn

September 4, 2020

Provence in Autumn Bizarrely we sense and feel the changing seasons more in Provence than we do in Devon. Back in Exeter, the proximity to the sea seems to soften the edges of summer as it shifts into autumn and likewise, autumn into winter. That’s not the case here. Today it was almost as if

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Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Tasha Powell · Taste

Exotic Summer Salad Grilled Octopus for Lunch

July 7, 2020

Have you ever tried grilled octopus? It’s a Mediterranean delicacy, and NOW is the time to be adventurous in the kitchen. This Summer salad recipe with grilled octopus is fresh, delicious, and colourful. The salade composée is a visual treat, as well as a yummy starter for your guests. My first experience eating grilled octopus

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Charming Lourmarin Where I Live in Provence

April 9, 2020

Enamoured with Provence, Caroline Longstaffe is one of our regular contributors. Her blog, Shutters and Sunflowers, is about passion, living the journey and not waiting to get to the destination. A traveller at heart, Caroline says she was most probably born under a wandering star. Born in England, she lives in California but definitely has

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Dreams of Provence Virtual Connections during Covid-19

March 27, 2020

Barely three months ago, many of us had never heard of Coronavirus or Covid-19. Now, we are glued to our newsfeeds and stunned by the rapidly changing environment. The health impact is real and terrifying, and the economic consequences are likely far-reaching. The terms self-isolation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, confinement have moved us all to a place

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Guest Post · Taste

10 Clever Tips To Eat Healthy When Travelling in Provence

March 24, 2020

When you think of travelling and a great vacation, chances are you’re looking forward to the food. However, just because you are on holiday in Provence does not mean you should consume foods that will leave you feeling bloated and tired. When you make better food choices, you’ll enjoy your leisure time without sacrificing your

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Apartments in Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Holiday Apartments in Apt a Place to Explore Provence

March 3, 2020

Jen and Chris Mallon are British transplants. They sold everything in 2018 and moved from England to Apt in the South of France. It was a quick move; they decided to relocate in June and arrived in France at the end of September. They left their jobs, sold a house, put everything into storage and

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