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Barefoot Blogger · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Winter Market in Uzes: It’s Not Quite the Same

March 10, 2017

If you’ve visited the Saturday Market in Uzes during tourist season and hate the crowds, you should be here in February. The market is almost the same, minus the throngs of people. This weekend’s market day was sunny and cold — a crisp 45 degrees when I set out. …Continue reading here to see the Barefoot

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Take a Mid-Winter break in Provence 

February 22, 2017

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: There is something about arriving in the Vaucluse that just makes the stress slip from our shoulders and today’s arrival in the depths of winter was no different. Travelling at this time of year is a little bit more complicated than during the summer as at this time of

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Ashley Tinker · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Winter Day Out in Provence to Visit Saint Saturnin les Apt

February 22, 2017

I love exploring Provence in the winter. It’s quiet and you can linger in the streets of small towns to appreciate the little details such as potted plants adorably shoved onto windowsills. Or, the particular stunning shade of peach on a weather-beaten shutter. Provencal Weather in Winter: People often ask me what the winter weather

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A Colourful Circular Winter Walk In Provence

February 13, 2017

I’ve mentioned before that Winter is a great time to visit Provence – of course, it can be frigid, thanks to the clear night skies and subsequent frosts, but the days can be stunning with bright blue skies, little or no breeze and the fantastic light that cheers you up in the depth of winter.

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Main Course · Martine Bertin-Peterson · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

A warming winter recipe – Duck Confit

February 9, 2017

I held a terrific Goût et Voyage cooking class/dinner party this past Saturday night. My clients have a beautiful home and were gracious hosts. Our meal started with tapenade noire on baguette slices and Champagne. The salad featured wine poached pears, endive, gorgonzola and walnuts with a pear vinaigrette. The main course starred duck confit accompanied by potato

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Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Nice in the winter – Experience Nice a new way

December 6, 2016

Traditionally the French Riviera, and Nice in particular, was a winter resort. It served as a destination for the upper echelons to escape harsh northern winters amongst their own. Today Nice in the winter is a largely local affair – which means less hustle, bustle and fewer crowds to contend with. The average day time

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Julie Whitmarsh

Bring on Winter in Provence the Woodburner has been fitted 

November 30, 2016

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: The last 2 days have gone by in a blur of builders, rubble & dust, but it’s been worth it. Having got rid of the hideous pellet burner (affectionately known as Growler) back in August, we’d been keeping our fingers well and truly crossed that the fireplace company stuck

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