Explore · Guest Post The Return of the ‘Petit Trains’ of Provence March 25, 2015The local petit-trains which have mostly been laid-up over the winter are coming back to our streets – good news for visitors with little ones or for elderly people or for those who want a whistle-stop tour with commentary. They really are a great idea.…Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips Our Favorite Things about Aix-en-Provence November 16, 2015A city built on water and an artistic past, Aix-en-Provence inspired Paul Cezanne and Emile Zola in their respective creative crafts. Find out what is there to like about Aix-en-Provence? This Provencal city filled with fountains, shopping, historic streets and fine dining – Click here to read about our favourite things. …Continue Reading
Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Provence History in Motion: let the stones talk while you walk September 25, 2015Almost anywhere in Provence a casual glance around oneself will reveal a proliferation of Roman ruins, medieval hilltop fortresses, Renaissance châteaux and Romanesque cathedrals, for this is a region steeped in history (not to mention myth, legend and folklore). Yet much of that history remains maddeningly elusive for the Anglo-Saxon visitor; often sites offer little …Continue Reading
Explore In Love with Aix February 12, 2015Jill Cowdry shares her love for Aix in photos just before Valentine’s Day. Enjoy these colourful, festive images and more in her original My Dreamy Provence “In Love with Aix” blog post.…Continue Reading