Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities 10 Magical Places to Discover in Aix-en-Provence February 19, 2020Guest Post: If you have already had your fill of Paris with its Eiffel Tower and other sights, then it’s time to rediscover France. In this article, we suggest you go on a tour of Aix-en-Provence, which is located near Marseille. We deliberately overlooked the most popular and iconic sights – you can see those …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions · Villages Towns and Cities Hotel de Ville at the Heart of Old and New Aix en Provence November 4, 2014Aix’s Hôtel de Ville The Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) and the busy square directly in front date from 1741, a time when Aix-en-Provence was the capital of Provence. The building was constructed for meetings between consuls and the Town Council. Today, the building remains the place where most administrative requests happen. All residents of …Continue Reading
Explore Fete de la Musique – Aix News May 24, 2016Created in 1982, the Fete de la Musique is held all over France, on the summer solstice, on June 21st. But not in Aix this year. Unfortunately, the date clashes with a Euro-football match at the Velodrome where Ukraine will be playing Poland; and there aren’t enough football trumps music in Aix this year on …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours 15% Discount When You Book a OohProvence Tour June 7, 2021In 2013, Christopher Curtis and Laurent Nurisso closed their design boutiques in London and drove to Provence. Ignoring their friends who could not fathom a move to France, this creative duo (photographer and painter) viewed Marseille as a diamond in the rough ready for exploration. Swapping the United Kingdom’s grey skies for the sunny south, …Continue Reading