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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Un Automne en Pays de Fayence Captures the Heart of Provence

April 26, 2021

With non-essential travel to France restricted due to Covid-19, soulmates Catherine Karnow (National Geographic photographer) and Gilles Portaz (geography and history professor) spent a year apart. Finally, thanks to the “love visa,” a compassionate entry permit for non-married couples, they were reunited in Provence in November 2020. They got reacquainted while touring the Pays de

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

Villefranche-sur-Mer the best of French Coast Lifestyle

April 23, 2021

Shelley and Riccardo are both Americans who have lived in Villefranche-sur-Mer for 21 years. They initially arrived in this charming seaside town to visit a friend, then returned for an extended stay and decided that they never wanted to leave the French Riviera. In 2004, they launched a holiday apartment rental business in Villefranche, leaving

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

Charming Reillanne a Luberon Village to Visit

April 20, 2021

Martine and George Greenlee arrived in Provence for a one-year trial – several years ago! It took time to decide that Reillanne, in the Luberon Valley, was the place that they wanted to live. Reillanne ticked all the boxes, and they bought a home in 2016 – it’s close to a couple of medium-sized towns

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

There is Great Hiking in the Luberon

March 23, 2021

This last week, I have been out every day, walking with Millie. Not just a little amble along the lane or up the trails at the back of the house, but good, long walks, exploring some favourite tracks and finding some new ones too. Although the physiotherapist has said that I can start cycling again,

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

A Spring Dinner Menu from Paris Part-Time

March 19, 2021

Chef, author, and part-time resident of Paris, Lisa Baker Morgan agreed to curate our Spring Menu. She brings together three (3) recipes that celebrate the best of spring flavours, including asparagus, morels and strawberries. Start your evening with a cocktail, perhaps a glass of French champagne or one of these cocktails. Dinner begins with a

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

Spring Events in Provence Discover What’s On 2021

March 1, 2021

Spring Events in Provence Spring in Provence is lovely. As is the case with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but expect the odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. In March and April, expect to see the apple, pear, apricot,

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François de Mélogue · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Lamb Daube Inspired by Gui Gedda

February 8, 2021

Learning to cook traditional Provencal dishes with the legendary Gui Gedda is no exception. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of his culinary masterpiece Cooking School Provence you will glean wonders from the man that chefs around the world refer to as the Pope or Marcel Pagnol of Provencal cuisine. Gedda’s approach

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