Submitted by I like wine. And when the cork on a bottle of wine is popped in Provence, it’s an occasion. The moment is made. I also like to travel. New places, new friends, new tastes and smells. It brings my senses to…
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Submitted by Our colleague Anne in Provence has shared one of her favorite traditions with us, the galette des rois, a sweet enjoyed for Epiphany (just after the new year). The guest who finds the fève in his or her piece is thought…
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Submitted by We love France, as you probably can tell by the way we tout our popular Untour programs there in Paris, Provence, and Alsace. But we love all of France, and some areas are best explored by water. That is why…
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Submitted by Provence has so many appeals, it is easy to overlook its impressive endowment of archaeological sites. Evidence of the Roman presence is all over the area. In fact, Provence has some of the best preserved vestiges of the Roman Empire…
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Submitted by We miss travel. We miss France. We miss the the vineyards of Southern France. Our Untours at Home series has helped us bridge the time until we can return to Europe. Our Provence Untour staff person Anne Plomb has helped…
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Submitted by One of modern art’s best known and loved artists, Matisse was critical in the development of art. His innovative use of color, line, and form were. He was also a big part of the story of art in Southern France…
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Submitted by Our Provence On-Site representative, Anne Plomb, is also a highly trained wine guide who leads winery tours in the region for us and others. She is an expert on all things wine and food in Provence and will be hosting…
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Submitted by Over our many years running the Provence Untour, we have fallen in love with this part of the Vaucluse. The wine villages that surround the Dentelle mountains, nestled at the foot of a château, fort or church, are memorable for…
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Submitted by Wendell Rogers is a repeat Untourist who has joined us more than a half dozen times in Europe since 2011. He also happens to be a gifted photographer. He shared his images of Alsace from a recent trip, and here…
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Submitted by So much to see and do in Europe already, but why not plan your trip around some of the season’s special events? Festivals and fairs are a window into a culture, a signifier of what is important to a community,…
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