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‘Le Passé – Le Présent’: Inside a beautiful decoration and brocante shop
Le Passé – Le Présent is a cave of wonders; a true cavern of Ali Baba in Cotignac started by Nadine Dehennin and her husband more than 30 years ago.
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Inside an artfully renovated Provencal farmhouse
Back in October, our lovely foodie friends Alexandra Dudley, Laura Jackson and Billy & Jack visited us and stayed just outside Cotignac in a beautifully renovated farmhouse from the 17th and 18th centuries
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Cooking up Some Serious Sunshine in Cotignac!
Alexandra Dudley, Laura Jackson, Billy & Jack came to Cotignac to discover the local gastronomy, our wines and to enjoy a bit of slow living out of London.
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5 Great Places to Visit in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a great place to go shopping / eating / sightseeing. We’re taking you to some of our favourite spots in this beautiful city!
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An Evening of Moules and Boules
Charlie shares his passion for pétanque, Provence’s favourite sport, and gives a tip for a fun evening in Cotignac, “Moules et Boules”
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Canoeing, Biking and Hiking with Nature Evasion… and a drop of rosé!
Hike along the coast in the morning, kayak in the afternoon, go mountain biking and more! Family-fun filled days in Provence with Nature Evasions …
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Day trip to Gorge du Verdon, Moustiers and Valensole
If you’re around in summer, enjoy this top travel tip that has something for everyone – from splashing about in Europe’s deepest canyon, to enjoying a picturesque lunch and then finishing off in the fields of lavender.
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Things to Do in Winter in Provence
Provence is synonymous with sunshine, lavender and rosé wine, and can get a little hectic in the summer months (July and August). So we’d like to share with you what we love about Provence the rest of the year, especially in winter!
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The Unexpected Benefits of Living in Rural South of France
We all have a good idea about the expected benefits of living in this Mediterranean region: the clean air, water, the relaxing slow paced life …
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“The Noses” of Oenology and Perfumery
During our visit to the Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse, we were quite impressed by the similarities between creating perfumes and creating wines.
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Provençal Flowers in Grasse for Dior Perfume
Standing amidst the heady scent of flowering Rose Centifolia, it’s easy to fall in love with the romance of French perfume.
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Harvesting Saffron in Cotignac
A saffron farm has been an exciting addition to the village of Cotignac and Stephen and I joined for this year’s harvest.
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Festival du Rocher – open air theatre, cinema and music
During our first visit to Cotignac, our aunty told us about this lovely open-air theatre and cinema in the village and it’s been on my bucket list …
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Centre D’Art La Falaise opens its doors
After an intense 2,5 year renovation project, the Centre D’Art La Falaise opened its doors with a grand inauguration on the 18th of June.
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Mirabeau Gals at Cabane Bambou in Ramatuelle
Jeany treated the Mirabeau gals to a pre-season teambuilding at Cabane Bambou on the Ramatuelle beaches. La vie est belle !
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Sophie Papiazan, local ceramic artist
French artist Sophie Papazian pursued a painting career until she discovered ceramics 30 years later. Now she creates unique, artistic ceramic pieces.
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Sailing in the South of France
The Provence-Alpes and the Côte d’Azur are an adventurer’s paradise with lots to choose from; we’re delving into sailing in the South of France.
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Sacred site of Sainte-Baume
With its mythical and ancient forest, the sacred site of Sainte-Baume is one of the oldest religious sites in the Western world.
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Under the Platanes – French Plane Trees
Symbolic of socialising and spending time together, French Plane Trees are an integral part of the identity of France and the French way of life.
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The Santons of Provence
Provençal figurines were created after the French Revolution so that families could enjoy Nativity (and village scenes) privately at home during Christmas.
