Lavender Hot Chocolate Winter
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Rich and Delicious: A Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

While winter in Provence is nothing like what we experience in Vermont, there are plenty of cold mornings. The small ski hill on Mont Ventoux briefly opens during the cold months. The Southern Alps are a destination for family-friendly skiing and other snow activities during long weekends and vacances scolaire. …

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Cap d'Antibes Cote d'Azur
Christine van der LindenExploreHans ZeegersVillages Towns and Cities

Discovery Walk Cap d’Antibes: A Jewel on the Glittering Côte d’Azur

When exploring the stunning Côte d’Azur, visiting the captivating Cap d’Antibes is a must. This enchanting coastal path, the Sentier de Tirepoil, offers an unforgettable 5-kilometre hike, where each turn reveals breathtaking views. Nestled away from urban life, this path is perfect for adventurers wearing sturdy shoes, ready to embrace …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide Provence Books Reading List
Books on ProvenceCarolyne Kauser-AbbottInspire

2024 Holiday Gift Guide Books from Provence our Recommendations

Are you shopping for book lovers? Here is our 2024 holiday gift guide for books from Provence for those on your list who love reading, travelling, and dreaming of France. These books are for anyone who wants a literary “dose” of Provence. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Books Whether you have …

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Ville de Sanary-sur-Mer Noel
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireProvencal History & Traditions

Christmas Traditions in Provence a Festive Guide to the Holidays

In Provence, Christmas is a festive season lasting over two months with many holiday traditions. While there are commercial aspects to the holidays in Provence and the rest of France, many old customs continue today. At this time of year, there is vin chaud, little saints (santons), thirteen desserts, holiday …

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Thinking of skiing in France
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreStay FitWinter in Provence

Thinking of Skiing in France? Head to Provence’s Southern Alps

Whether you are a keen skier, you probably recognize famous French ski resorts such as Val d’Isère, Courchevel, Chamonix, Méribel and Megève. It may surprise some people that besides lavender and rosé, Provence has several ski resorts readily accessible from major centres such as Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Nice. So, if …

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Traditional Provencal Pot au Feu Recipe from Provence
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Provencal Pot au Feu a Traditional Recipe from France

Growing up, the beginning of winter was marked by the first pot au feu appearing on our table. My mother’s version is more traditional and typical of what you would find in most homes. It is made with different cuts of beef that are slowly simmered together. The vegetables are …

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Road Trip French Riviera
ExploreLearning FrenchRoad Trips South of FranceVirginie Van Der Wees

Learning French on a Two-Day Road Trip to the French Riviera

One of my French students, Mary Katherine, wanted to visit the French Riviera during her immersion homestay in Provence. It was January, a lovely month to see the Côte d’Azur. It is not beach weather, but it is generally sunny and, with the proper layers, comfortable for touring around. Plus, …

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Herbes de Provence Canada Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm
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Back In Stock! Herbes de Provence From Canada’s Okanagan Valley

The Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm is one of over 5,400 farms in western Canada’s Thompson-Okanagan Region. This family-operated farm grows flowers and herbs on its property, producing high-quality botanical products. They sell products for face and skin care, aromatherapy, and culinary items such as herbes de Provence. Shop for …

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Fall Flavours of Provence Dinner Menu
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Enjoy the Fall Flavours of Provence with this Dinner Party Menu

Fall in Provence is my absolute favourite time of year. Since it is la récolte season, it is a time to harvest figs, pears, apples, pumpkins, butternut squash, and chestnuts. The grape harvest in Provence, known as la vendange, often starts in late August or September, depending on the year. …

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Hiking Mont Sainte Victoire
ExploreLearning FrenchStay FitVirginie Van Der Wees

Mont Sainte Victoire Hiking My Recommendations for Great Walks

Students who join me in Provence for a French immersion experience want to improve their French and explore the region. Our home and Mas de Trois Pins studio are in Rousset, a village near Mont Sainte Victoire. This article highlights a few of the hiking trails on this mountain. It …

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