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87Four Queens
The 13th century gave us the four queens of Provencal, France, who greatly influenced the medieval history of Europe. Born to Raymond Berenger V, the Count of Provence, and his wife, Beatrice of Savoy, were Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia and Beatrice. The Provencal sisters became the queens of France, England, Germany and Sicily.Beatrice of Savoy exemplifies the old adage, "The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world."
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79The Summer Savory Plant - A Fresh or Dried Herb For Flavor and Aroma
The summer savory plant is a tasty herb which adds a lovely flavor to foods. It contains antimicrobial chemicals and may be able to kill bacteria and yeasts in food and in humans.
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76Why is a Luxurious Hotel Luxurious?
Throughout the financial boom of the late 90's as well as early naughtiest the amount of businesses creating luxury hotels constructed rose significantly. It was right down to the truth that many people had much more disposable income and may...
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81From the backwoods of Michigan to Provence
a trip to Southern France and the impressions of a backwoods Michigan hillbilly
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83Vincent van Gogh's Irises (Post-Impressionism)
As I look over my right shoulder as I’m typing this, out into my front garden, I see Vincent van Gogh’s irises — they’re my irises, Persian irises, but they look like the ones in van Gogh’s series of iris paintings.
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81Wild European Vultures & Where to See All Four
The Baronnies in the foothills of Provence is the only area outside of Spanish Catalonia that it is possible to observe all four European vulture species. A must see for nature lovers.
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69Special Restaurants in the South of France
If you are planning to visit the South of France you are in for a treat. Ancient, medieval villages and castles around every corner in the mountains and hills as well as fantastic views of the Mediterranean along the coast highway. There are...
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76Provence Style II: Real Home Remodeling Ideas from the foothills
Simple remodeling ideas to turn your home into a Provencal retreat. Glean inspiration from an updated old stone and stucco home in the hills of Provence.
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56The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted: A Novel
As my local Border's was closing, and the discounts were getting larger and larger, I found more and more books that normally I would never see. I don't shop for romance. I don't even wander into that section but books were everywhere at that point...
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