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 Provence

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Explore · Paula Kane · Stay Fit

Summertime in Provence

August 25, 2016
Contributor blog post by Paula Kane: Blue skies and rosé – this is Provence. Wow. Just wow. This is what summer is supposed to be. ++30 and sun everyday. Isn’t it? At least it’s my idea of summer and I am finally getting it. My first week is always rather frantic with work deadlines and …
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Explore · Margo Lestz

The Cicada (Cigale) of Provence

August 19, 2016
Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: The Sun Makes Them Sing When the warm days of summer arrive in Provence, the air is filled with the song of the cicadas, or cigales in French. They’re the loudest insects on the planet and their “song” has been measured at up to 120 decibels, which is comparable …
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Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

The Perfume and Candles of Provence

August 12, 2016
Does that sound romantic? Actually, Ginger was away in Canada and Nutmeg was certain that he had zero interest in visiting the Provence perfume distillery le Musée des Arômes or the candle maker at the Ciergerie de l’abbaye des Prémontrés. The aroma museum is located in the Provencal town of Gravason, in the old cellars (caves) …
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Explore · Road Trips South of France

Seeing the year through in the Midi

August 10, 2016
Our village, like many in southern France, has a semi-permanent population; one of the first questions asked on being introduced is whether or not we are here all year round. A fairly cosmopolitan atmosphere is enjoyed here, particularly throughout the summer months, evident at the annual 14th July celebrations opposite the clock tower, where Belgians, …
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Julie Whitmarsh

Pusscat’s French Adventure in Provence

August 4, 2016
Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: Some people must think we’re mad, but having bought the house in France, we had to decide what to do with our pets as between us we’ll be over here for about 5 months this summer. Our dog Millie (a gentle & rather dim Retriever)is adored by a friend …
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