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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

History the Pigeonniers of France in Perspective

April 20, 2022

Beautiful Bird Homes Thousands of pigeonniers, or pigeon towers, dot the landscape of the south of France. If you look for them, you will quickly realise that they come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Arguably, no creature has had more beautiful homes built for it than the pigeon. This raises an

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Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Pruning Grapevines in Provence is Hard Work

April 8, 2022

For grapevines to continue producing high-quality grapes, they need annual pruning. This activity is time-consuming, physical and necessary for the long term health of the vines. Göran Boman, the author of The Wines of Provence – Tricolour, wrote the article below. Based in Sweden, far from Provence’s vineyards, he has visited many times, and his

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Explore · Guest Post

7 Reasons Why Provence is a Perfect Holiday Destination

March 25, 2022

When you plan a vacation, the first thing that you probably start with is choosing the perfect destination. Provence has always been a popular place to visit. So what is Provence famous for? It is renowned for wine, food, a colourful environment, and plenty of sites worth visiting. Why Choose Provence for a Vacation? The

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Make this Spring Dinner Menu Inspired by Provence

March 18, 2022

Those places in the world where spring arrives early (and stays) should be on your travel “bucket list.” When the mimosa begins blooming in late January, winter is almost over on the Côte d’Azur. However, like a cat playing with a ball of wool, spring takes patience in the rest of Provence. On the other

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Explore · Gayle Padgett · Villages Towns and Cities

Sites and Birds: Interesting Walks in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

March 15, 2022

Mother Nature jumped the gun this year, often bringing brilliant azure skies and near-balmy weather well before spring officially arrived. The tantalizing temps make bundling up unnecessary when my husband and I head outside to elevate our heart rate with a nature walk. And with the expansive Parc Naturel Regional des Alpilles—comprising tons of trails—at

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

William Adams Shares Discovering Provence Part-Time

March 9, 2022

France Part-Time A summertime sabbatical from Colby College in 2013 led William D. Adams and his wife Lauren Sterling to Provence. After exploring the Aix region during that break, they decided to spend more time in Provence. The couple now split their time between Portland, Maine and their home in Puyloubier north of Aix-en-Provence. Pandemic

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Explore · Paul Shawcross · Road Trips South of France

How to Spend 2 Days Driving Around the Idyllic Luberon

February 25, 2022

Mountains, Old Abbeys, Pretty Villages and a Roman Bridge The Luberon in the Vaucluse boasts many charming villages, four of which are classified as Plus Beaux Villages. Moreover, there are wooded hills with plenty of good walking, great markets, excellent restaurants and a producer of quality wines—all in this relatively unspoiled corner of Provence. While this

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