Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Pavillon de Vendome the Pleasure Palace of Provence July 10, 2015The thing I love about Provence is that it’s not Paris. What I mean is: Paris is obvious. There’s the Tour Eiffel, l’Arc de Triomphe, a whole slew of “must-see” tourist destinations. But Provence, on the other hand, still has a lot of hidden secrets that the average tourist is delighted to stumble upon. I’m …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Charlie’s World of Glittering Powers Inspired in Provence April 13, 2016Provence’s pine forests, Mistral winds and the summer symphony of the cigales fuel Tracy Rawles’ creative writing. Rawles published her first book Charlie’s World of Glittering Powers, in November 2015. Charlie is a cigale, a cicada (or at least inspired by the cicadas), this is a description of the book’s central character: “Charlie is a Snuffle-Buzzer …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Aix-en-Provence: Local Artist Cécile Colombo Shows Paintings and Ceramics June 3, 2015The delightful little Galerie Maison Dauphine is exhibiting the work of Cécile Colombo from Saturday May 30th – June 20th. You can also meet the artist on Saturday 30th at a special Café Rencontre which runs from 10:00-16:00hrs. Alternatively, catch up with her paintings and ceramics at the forthcoming Salon.…Continue Reading
Guest Post · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Market for International Twin Towns December 2, 2015This is unmissable! If you are new to Aix, make sure you go along to this special market when people from our twin towns come together to offer their food and regional products for Christmas treats and presents. Expect lots of German foodstuffs and wine, Portugese and Italian pottery.…Continue Reading
