Discover the Olive Oil Producers of the Alpilles a Driving Tour by Village

November 1, 2024

“The origin of the olive tree is lost in time, coinciding and mingling with the expansion of the Mediterranean civilizations which for centuries governed the destiny of mankind and left their imprint on Western culture.” ~ International Olive Council Olives of Provence If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, ...

French Cooking Classes · Sue Aran · Taste

The Art of Food: Cooking Classes with Suzanne Kay in Provence

October 30, 2024

For the past 11 years, I have guided tours through Provence. One of my tours, Edible Provence, offers two (2) cooking classes. Last year, I was very disappointed with one of the cooking class instructors I’d been using and needed to find someone new. While browsing the internet, I landed ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

The Alpilles Vineyards in Provence for Exquisite Wines and Scenic Views

October 28, 2024

Running east to west in Provence’s Bouches-du-Rhône department, the Alpilles (“small Alps”) is a mountain range, protected park, and agricultural area. Its rugged, arid alpine terroir suits growing grapes and olives on its flanks. Below, we cover ideas for touring the Alpilles vineyards in Provence, many of which also produce ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to Eat in Eygalières Village Restaurants and Gourmet Treats

October 25, 2024

The village of Eygalières continues to be one of the jewels in the Alpilles. Despite the town’s footprint growth in the last decade, Eygalères retains its old-world charm. Unlike other Alpilles villages, Eygalières has few retail opportunities for clothing, books, and gift items. However, there is a baker, butcher, cheese ...

Beef · David Scott Allen · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Traditional Beef Daube from Provence: A Stew Made with White Wine

October 23, 2024

What is a daube? It’s a slow-cooked beef stew served in Southern France, especially Provence. When I look at daube recipes and compare them to other beef stew recipes or bœuf bourguignon, there are a lot of similarities, but daube has a lighter body, more like a soup. For me, ...

Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Notre Dame des Pallières a Hidden Wine Gem in the Rhône Valley

October 21, 2024

Nestled among vineyards near the village of Gigondas sits Notre Dame des Pallières, a family-run winery specializing in the wines of the southern Rhône. It should be a stop for anyone who loves the robust, long-lived wines of this part of France. Gigondas is sometimes described as the little brother ...

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seafood Pasta with Lemon Cream and Lavender Fettuccine

October 18, 2024

As we enjoy the coolness of autumn, I think of the spent fields of lavender covering the Provence countryside, once vibrant, purply-blue, and fragrant fields. I wanted to reclaim a bit of that summer feeling by creating today’s recipe for Sablefish in Lemon Cream over Lavender Fettucine. I paired it ...

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Studio Apartment Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

Surrounded by vineyards, the air-conditioned studio apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area.

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6-Bedroom Villa a Provencal Farmhouse Sleeps 12

Mas de Grivet is an elegant, well-equipped family home that sleeps 12 in six en-suite bedrooms. Whether you're spending the holiday with extended family or a gathering of friends, this gorgeous property is a wonderful place to enjoy your stay in Provence.

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French Riviera 2-Bedroom Holiday Apartment

Chez Nous is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse apartment on a quiet pedestrian street known as Villefranche-sur-Mer's garden street.

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Rental Home in Crillon-le-Brave for 6 People

Designed for indoor-outdoor living, Villa Armajeva has three spacious bedrooms and all the modern comforts for a family vacation. Enjoy the views from any one of the terraces. The Crillon-le-Brave village centre is steps from this lovely home.

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Three Bedrooms

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Large Property Near Aix - Ferme du Val

Ferme du Val is a spacious seven (7) bedroom home, including a studio apartment that sleeps, 14 people. Available for short or long-term rental.

Bouches du Rhone
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Scented Mini Candle Box Sets

Rose et Marius offers box sets with three (3) mini candles. These candle collections include signature fragrances such as "siesta in a sunlit home" and "early morning in the orange grove." These mini candles burn for approximately 25 hours in pretty glass containers.

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Linen Tablecloth with Country Flower Pattern

My French Country Home sourced a stunning linen tablecloth that is certain to dress-up your table for spring. The floral pattern is beautiful without being too showy. This rectangular tablecloth measures 170 x 250cm / 67 × 98″ and there are napkins too.

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels

Made with 100% jacquard cotton these tea towels from Remember Provence are ideal for the kitchen and as gifts. Made in Provence they are very absorbent with a sufficiently thick fabric but are quick-drying. This version has a playful sardine pattern.

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Glass Storage Jars with Lavender Design

These hand-painted glass jars are designed in Paris with a red lavender motif. The canisters are suitable for dry goods or even as a flower vase. The jar capacity is 0.4 gallons (1.5 litres), made with transparent, sturdy glass and a wooden lid.

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Ceramic Baskets Made in France

Maison Pichon is an artisanal French ceramics manufacturer since 1802. Available in three (3) colours, these elegant oval-shaped, ceramic baskets are perfect for fruit, vegetables, or anything else. Handcrafted in Uzès by Maison Pichon these ceramic baskets with a braided design and tiny flowers are sold individually.

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Photo: Provencal Windmill at Sunset

This panorama of Daudet's Windmill at sunset in the Alpilles will have you dreaming of the painter's light in Provence. Photo by François de Melogue, a talented chef and photographer. Available in a choice of sizes and different paper stock.

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Cotton Tote Bag “Poésie”

A lightweight tote bag with a beautiful watercolour design printed on the front. Each L'AUGUSTE Provence tote bag is unique and entirely handmade.

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Provencal Table Linens in an Elegant Design

Discover the Roussillon linen pattern a new collection in a pretty Provencal motif includes tablecloths (of different sizes), throws and cushions. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Sunny Provence in a Natural Scented Soap

All Rose et Marius soaps are palm oil free and made with 97% natural ingredients. They are formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence. Scented with an exclusive concentration of orange blossom absolute from Tunisia and Turkish rose essence, this soap smells divine.

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Discover the Olive Oil Producers of the Alpilles a Driving Tour by Village

The Art of Food: Cooking Classes with Suzanne Kay in Provence

The Alpilles Vineyards in Provence for Exquisite Wines and Scenic Views

Where to Eat in Eygalières Village Restaurants and Gourmet Treats

Traditional Beef Daube from Provence: A Stew Made with White Wine

Notre Dame des Pallières a Hidden Wine Gem in the Rhône Valley

Seafood Pasta with Lemon Cream and Lavender Fettuccine

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