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In France, Tourists Complain Of Cicadas Being 'Too Loud', Creating A 'Racket'
It is the quintessential sound of the Mediterranean in summer, but for some French tourists the cicades of Provence are just too noisy.
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Worst Fires In Almost 2 Decades Ravage Hills Around Marseille
Forest fires raged through parts of France's Mediterranean coast today, with the worst in almost two decades burning around Marseille, injuring seven people and forcing authorities to evacuate thousands from their homes.
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Rivals In Lather Over Recipe For France's Most Famous Soap
It is as French as baguette, and as emblematic of the country's southern Provence region as lavender fields and cicadas.
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Perfumers Smell Success In Crusade For UN Recognition
When Joseph Mul walks through his field of sweet-smelling Provence roses, the raw ingredients of Chanel N5, he follows in the footsteps of his great grandfather who began growing flowers for perfume in 1840.
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Michelin-Starred French Chef Rises to Gluten-Free Challenge
A top French chef has transformed her Michelin-starred restaurant in Provence into a gluten-free haven after teaming up with her daughter, a trained chemist who suffers from coeliac disease.
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Christmas in Provence: The Festivities Go On and On
The appearance of the three wise men on Epiphany is celebrated with a galette des rois (cake of the Magi), as it is in the rest of France. The Provenal version, however, is quite different from the traditional puff pastry one and takes the shape of a crown-shaped brioche encrusted with candied fruits symbolizing the jewels of the Magi.
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Pop-Up Dinners: A Taste of Provence in the Heart of Brooklyn
Betty Kalin spends most of her time catering to clients, but her monthly meal for 20 guests offers a chance to indulge her own interests - and visitors palettes.
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In China, jar of French mountain air fetches $860
Beijing artist Liang Kegang returned from a business trip in southern France with well-rested lungs and a small item of protest against his home city's choking pollution: a glass jar of clean, Provence air.
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Seabass Fillets In Provence Style with Steamed Potatoes and Wilted Spinach
Soaked with rich flavours, seabass fillets are cooked with nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and seasoning. Served with steamed potatoes and spinach.
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Himalyan Red Rice and Provencal Vegetable Ragu
Assorted veggies sprinkled with a range of herbs, cooked with white wine, tomato puree and red rice.
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In France, Tourists Complain Of Cicadas Being 'Too Loud', Creating A 'Racket'
It is the quintessential sound of the Mediterranean in summer, but for some French tourists the cicades of Provence are just too noisy.
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Worst Fires In Almost 2 Decades Ravage Hills Around Marseille
Forest fires raged through parts of France's Mediterranean coast today, with the worst in almost two decades burning around Marseille, injuring seven people and forcing authorities to evacuate thousands from their homes.
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Rivals In Lather Over Recipe For France's Most Famous Soap
It is as French as baguette, and as emblematic of the country's southern Provence region as lavender fields and cicadas.
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Perfumers Smell Success In Crusade For UN Recognition
When Joseph Mul walks through his field of sweet-smelling Provence roses, the raw ingredients of Chanel N5, he follows in the footsteps of his great grandfather who began growing flowers for perfume in 1840.
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Michelin-Starred French Chef Rises to Gluten-Free Challenge
A top French chef has transformed her Michelin-starred restaurant in Provence into a gluten-free haven after teaming up with her daughter, a trained chemist who suffers from coeliac disease.
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Christmas in Provence: The Festivities Go On and On
The appearance of the three wise men on Epiphany is celebrated with a galette des rois (cake of the Magi), as it is in the rest of France. The Provenal version, however, is quite different from the traditional puff pastry one and takes the shape of a crown-shaped brioche encrusted with candied fruits symbolizing the jewels of the Magi.
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Pop-Up Dinners: A Taste of Provence in the Heart of Brooklyn
Betty Kalin spends most of her time catering to clients, but her monthly meal for 20 guests offers a chance to indulge her own interests - and visitors palettes.
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In China, jar of French mountain air fetches $860
Beijing artist Liang Kegang returned from a business trip in southern France with well-rested lungs and a small item of protest against his home city's choking pollution: a glass jar of clean, Provence air.
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Seabass Fillets In Provence Style with Steamed Potatoes and Wilted Spinach
Soaked with rich flavours, seabass fillets are cooked with nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and seasoning. Served with steamed potatoes and spinach.
-
Himalyan Red Rice and Provencal Vegetable Ragu
Assorted veggies sprinkled with a range of herbs, cooked with white wine, tomato puree and red rice.
