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 Jas de Bouffan Paul Cezanne’s Family Home in Aix February 2, 2021The 18th-century country house, Jas de Bouffan, which was home to the Cezanne family for 40 years, was closed over a year ago for renovation. I went in for a visit on its last day of opening, and my goodness, it needed renovation: think cold, damp, pieces of plaster hanging off the walls and ceilings. …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Perfumed by Provence Rose et Marius + Discount January 27, 2020Rose et Marius is a luxury perfume house and home décor brand based in Aix-en-Provence. Founder Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard named the company after her grandmother, Rose, and as a tribute to Provence. Fleurquin-Bonnard’s inspiration for the exquisitely designed product line originates from childhood memories, at the family’s country home in Puget sur Argens (in the Var), …Continue Reading
Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Join me at a Christmas market in Aix December 12, 2014Provence is a lovely place to spend Christmas. You are certainly not guaranteed a white Christmas, but the beautiful markets and sunny skies make up for it. Join Jill at the Christmas market in Aix en Provence here.…Continue Reading
