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Where Art Meets the Mediterranean

Where Art Meets the Mediterranean

In the hills above the very charming medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence is the Fondation Maeght. If you come to the south of France/the Côte d'Azur and the Fondation is not on your itinerary....

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7 Romantic Movies That Will Make You Dream of France

7 Romantic Movies That Will Make You Dream of France

There is something about seeing France on film that makes you want to be there. From the vineyards of Provence to a little café in Montmartre, these seven movies are filled with romance, beautiful ...

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One peaceful minute in Grambois, Provence

One peaceful minute in Grambois, Provence

Grambois, tucked away in the southern Luberon valley of Provence, is somehow still wonderfully quiet in August - the peak of summer tourism. While the better-known villages of the region are at th...

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Grambois: Magical Provence Village

Grambois: Magical Provence Village

I went to Grambois on a thick, August day. Temperatures are always high in Provence in August and, in its way, the heat means that if one ventures out, there is a certain delicious solitude in it. ...

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Five Prints for a Fall Table

Five Prints for a Fall Table

Emilie shares a few of our favorite prints for the season ahead: Pumpkin, Damaris, Jardin, Fig Citrine and Forest Harvest. From warm mustards and rich citrine to soft pinks, earthy greens, and deep...

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Create a French Riviera Inspired Table at Home

Create a French Riviera Inspired Table at Home

Inspired by the colors of the French Riviera, Emilie layers our St. Tropez Blue & White Stripes Tablecloth with blue glassware and simple white flowers to create a table that's perfect for ling...

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A Walk Through the Art of Peyrassol

A Walk Through the Art of Peyrassol

The Commanderie de Peyrassol is one of those places that changes the way you experience contemporary art. Founded in the 13th century by the Knights Templar and later entrusted to the Knights Hospi...

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Art in Provence: Commanderie de Peyrassol

Art in Provence: Commanderie de Peyrassol

As part of a series where we feature the rich world of art in the south of France, I made my way to the Commanderie de Peyrassol. Few places in Provence bring together history, landscape and conte...

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Listen to Provence

Listen to Provence

Summer in Provence is a chorus. There is no mistaking it. Before the lavender comes into view or the first market stall appears around the corner, you hear it. The steady chant of cicadas beneath t...

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Beyond Valensole: Emilie's Favorite Lavender Fields in Provence

Beyond Valensole: Emilie's Favorite Lavender Fields in Provence

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Couleur Nature Design (@couleurnature)   Most visitors arrive in Provence with one destination in mind: the lavender ...

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A French Riviera Tablescape at Plage Paloma

A French Riviera Tablescape at Plage Paloma

✨ Capture the effortless beauty of long summer evenings on the Mediterranean with the St. Tropez Yellow Stripes Tablecloth and new Amalfi White & Blue Ceramics. Join Emilie at Plage Paloma, whe...

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Côte d'Azur Icon: Cap Eden Roc

Côte d'Azur Icon: Cap Eden Roc

There are beautiful hotels on the Côte d’Azur, and then there is Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is the Côte d’Azur at its most iconic. Perched at the southern tip of Cap d’Antibes, wh...

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