Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Shop Our Top 10 Markets in Provence Côte d’Azur July 20, 2021Provencal markets, like French cheeses, come in many sizes and varieties. For food lovers, selecting just-picked produce, fresh fish, local meat, and cheeses is a culinary delight. In many cases, this is precisely how local chefs decide upon their daily menus and the signature plat du jour. Every Day is Market Day No matter where …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Julie Whitmarsh · Living in Provence Provencal House Renovation It’s Transformation Time February 18, 2019By Vaucluse Dreamer: Firstly I have to start with an apology – the last few months have been rather chaotic with one thing and another and I find that this really is the first time I’ve been able to sit and write about our little half-life in France for quite some time. It’s probably best …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities French Riviera Must-See Destinations on the Côte d’Azur August 27, 2020Join us for a road trip along the French Riviera to these must-see destinations. Welcome to the French Riviera, home to glamorous stars, sparkling water, parasols and beach loungers, and fabulous yachts. Evocative images of the Côte d’Azur exist in movies and reality. The French Riviera runs from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Book Review: The Riviera Set by Mary Lovell November 20, 2019A House with Personality The Riviera Set: Glitz, Glamour, and the Hidden World of High Society is the latest book by author Mary S. Lovell, a biography about the rich, or famous, who spent time on the French Riviera from the 1920s to 1960. Many of these people gathered at the art deco home of …Continue Reading