Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Roman Finds at the Musée Granet February 19, 2015Aix must be a paradise for archaeologists: building work in town often yields ancient foundations and sewers, but sometimes sumptuous Roman mosaic dining room floors, everyday pottery and glass from the table, and even jewellery, oil lamps and statues. They dated from around 2000 years ago when Aix was the first Roman town in the …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Fancy an Ice Cream in Provence? Our Top Picks March 26, 2021Ice cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn’t illegal. ~ Voltaire* Susan Gish writes: Sam and I had a really tough assignment over the summer doing the research for this article (she said sarcastically). But someone has to do it, so instead of worrying about getting rid of those post-confinement calories, we only ate …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Visiting Fondation Vasarely in Aix-en-Provence January 9, 2020Father of Optical Art Victor Vasarely (1906 -1997) was a Hungarian-born artist and designer who spent much time working in Provence. His work encompassed architecture, publicity posters, fashion and even car design, as well as his signature op-art. Why not visit the Fondation Vasarely on the hillside overlooking Aix, beside the A8? It’s really easy …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur June is Music Month in Aix June 10, 2015It has started – such treats in store for music-lovers. L’Antichambre du Festival, the prelude to the July Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, began June 9th. It’s a chance for locals to sample recitals, opera rehearsals and workshops – there will be 35 in all.…Continue Reading