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Bed & Breakfasts in Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Family Christmas in Provence at Le Domaine de Palerme

November 21, 2017
Head to the South of France After years of the same old holiday routines, the Christmas stockings are looking a bit ragged and plum pudding it still not your favourite dessert. Why not change it up this year and spend a week in Provence? Domaine de Palerme is available for a week at Christmas or for …
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Need help in Lourmarin? Better Call Walter

October 19, 2017
Last year, about this time, my daughter and I were on our way from Lourmarin to Château d’Esclans in La Motte, about 150 kilometres away in the département of the Var. There, we were to meet with Tom Schreckinger, Communications Director for the Château, and Patrick Léon, chief oenologist for the château, for a tasting …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

10 Things to Consider Before Booking a Holiday Rental in Provence

October 9, 2017
That Provencal vacation that you have dreamed about is finally going to happen! You have tackled the family calendar, arm-twisted a friend into dog sitting and booked the flights to the South of France. Now what? With beautiful images of lavender fields, azure waters and chilled rosé floating through your head you look at the …
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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Rental in Goult With a Studio with a Million-Dollar View

July 13, 2017
Nestled on the side of a hill (in Goult) with stunning views looking out over toward Bonnieux lies a small, secluded studio for two. This little rental is a dream. Though small, it is fitted to such a high standard. Read the original Cobblestones and Vineyards article for Cheryl’s photos and description of the studio …
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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Gîte in Bonnieux That Comes With a Dog and Two Cats

May 4, 2017
On our last visit to Provence, we stayed at a little oasis of tranquillity tucked away just below the village of Bonnieux. Each day began with a short yet very steep five-minute walk up to the boulangerie for fresh croissants. Lazy afternoons were spent lounging by a pool gazing up at the enchanting rooftops of …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

Locat’Me is Taking the Hassle Out of Apartment Hunting in Provence

March 23, 2017
Launched in 2013, Locat’Me is a web-based apartment search service concept. The three founders’ vision was to solve a persistent rental market headache. The problem of landlords  looking for good tenants and renters are seeking an accommodation that meets their needs and their budgets. This Internet platform matches a renters’ profile to the property offerings and requirements …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Stay Here! Luberon Luxury at Paradis en Provence

June 16, 2016
In 1999, a decade after the publication of Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence”, Georgina Causton and her partner decided to take a sabbatical year. Smitten by the South of France, they never returned to live in London. Instead, they bought a house and three mortgages later ended up with three properties. All three locations …
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