When asked to come up with a typical Provençal dish or food, many of us would mention #tapenade, the ubiquitous olive spread found on...

It's hot, it's humid and cooking dinner over a hot stove - or even a barbecue grill- seems like a daunting task. Cool, no-cook summer salads

When is the Perfect Time to Learn Italian or French? The “perfect” time for us to learn another language is when we have a reason to do so

Rosé wine has become the summertime drink of choice not only in France but around the world. Walk through the wine aisles of any French

More than 30% of Americans are ready to embark on leisure travel now, according to a June 15, 2020 survey conducted by Goût et Voyage, LLC.

Quarantining and the shut down of favorite restaurants have caused many of us to discover - and rediscover- the joys of cooking at home.

Aromatic lavender fields, quaint and pretty street markets, exquisite little cafés where you can sit and watch the world go by, chilled wine

Umbria, the “green heart” of Italy, is Tuscany’s quieter, less touristy neighbor. Avoid the traffic and hustle and bustle of Tuscany and...

If you have some spare time (and who doesn't these days?) and you'd like to brush up on your French. Paris Update & Frantastique are...

Photo Aix-en-Provence Tourism February 2 marks La Chandeleur, a holiday celebrated in Provence with the making - and eating - of crêpes....

We all like to save money on travel expenses whether we're spending the weekend at a B&B, planning a cruise to Scandinavia or booking a...

Even though the fragile fruits and vegetables of summer are gone, the fall farmers' markets offerings tempt with their vibrant colors and...

In mid-summer most of us are starting to wonder what to do with all the zucchini growing in the garden or in the bins at market. Zucchini...

The Provencal diet is a Mediterranean one that relies heavily on local produce, seafood, cheese, olives and olive oil. In Provence,...

Unlike the larger, more populated villages of Bonnieux and Menerbes, just a short drive away, you won't find any shops or boutiques or...

Is there anything better than the smell of delicious dishes bubbling on the stove, especially on these cold winter days? For me, winter...

Beautiful and picturesque Gordes is the first hill town many travelers think of when they plan to visit the Luberon. A short drive away,...

L'Aile ou la Cuisse, in the heart of Saint Rémy, is a fun, casual, bustling family owned bistro. It is an excellent choice for lunch or...

It is often said that it is hard to get a bad meal in Provence. Whereas it might be difficult to get a truly bad meal, it is not that...

In this crazy age of takeout, eat-at-your-desk and “cuisine rapide”, it is a true pleasure to have a long, leisurely lunch in a good...