From Provence, Avec Amour

Discover Violette’s Guide to Provence.

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For me, the magic of Provence isn't about seeing everything—it's about slowing down enough to really experience it. I love renting a house, cooking with fresh ingredients from the market, and spending long afternoons exploring villages. Along the way, these are the local treasures that continue to inspire me—and the places I return to again and again.

Avec Amour,

Violette

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There are so many beautiful villages in Provence. While I love the famous ones like Saint-Rémy, Arles, and Gordes, I always make time for the smaller ones too. Places like Saignon feel quieter and slower, where you can spend the afternoon wandering the streets, discovering local artisans, and stopping whenever something catches your eye.

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I eat most meals at home, always outdoors, and never travel far for a market—the local one is always best. Fresh bread, eggs, beautiful cheese, figs straight from the tree, and olive oil are all you really need. But when I do feel like eating out, there are so many options, whether you're in the mood for a simple café or something a little more special. Le Bistro du Paradou is a great choice with fresh ingredients and tables beneath the trees where it's easy to lose track of time. For sunset cocktails, Un Jardin sur le Toit in Saigon has unforgettable views set high on an ancient hilltop. And for a long lunch surrounded by nature, La Chassagnette in Arles is such a treat—a reminder how closely life in Provence is connected to the seasons.

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My suitcase is always filled with easy dresses and a few beauty essentials that take just minutes but carry me effortlessly from morning to night. This Zimmermann midi is one of my favorites—it feels polished yet casual. Paired with my K.Jacques sandals, my summer uniform, and finished with Bisou Jelly in Confiture de Figue and Plume Eyeshadow in Bois Brûlé, it creates a look that feels fresh and relaxed.

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I love bringing home things that are truly rooted in Provence—soaps, olive oil, linens, and antiques. One stop I never skip is Moulin Cornille in Maussane-les-Alpilles. I love to use their olive oil to cook while I’m there but it also makes for a thoughtful gift. I also love finding pieces that become part of everyday life: little treasures from Moustique in Arles, a fragrance from La Parfumerie Arlésienne that you won't find anywhere else, or vintage homewares from Atelier Vime in the basket-weaving village of Vallabrègues.

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Some of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon are lying by the pool with a good book, biking beneath the trees, or discovering beautiful art. If you're in Arles during the summer, the Les Rencontres d'Arles photography festival is always inspiring. Whenever I have the chance, I try to visit the Fondation Vincent van Gogh—there's always something beautiful to discover.

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From Provence, Avec Amour

Discover Violette’s Guide to Provence.

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