Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Picasso for Musée Granet Summer Show February 8, 2018Picasso’s work has been chosen to be the co-subject of the summer show at Aix’s Musée Granet. ‘Picasso/Picabia’ begins on at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence on June 9th and runs through to 23rd September. It promises to be an intriguing juxtaposition of two very different artists working in the south of France. This is part of the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire · Provencal Recipes Experience Pure Lavender Magic: Terre Ugo Near Aix-en-Provence June 30, 2025Terre Ugo is delighted to announce its 2025 summer program, set amidst picturesque lavender and sunflower fields. This enchanting 7-hectare family farm, situated on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence in Puyricard, is teeming with 30,000 organic Lavender plants. From June 1 to August 31, the estate welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Guests …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Marti Schmidt Provencal Artist Paul Cézanne Following His Steps July 16, 2019Cézanne’s Studio Like most young artists learning to paint, I was attracted to and inspired by most of the impressionistic and post-impressionistic painters. I loved the work of Monet, Renoir, Matisse, Gauguin and Cézanne and many more. When I arrived in Aix-en-Provence for the first time, I rushed up the hill to see Cézanne’s atelier. …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Where to eat Crepes and Pets de Nonnes in Aix-en-Provence February 7, 2018With Chandeleur in France and Pancake Tuesday in the UK, February is a good time to whip up batter for pastries and crepes. But if you prefer to buy something in town, there are many choices. The traditional pets de nonnes – nuns’ farts – are in the artisanal boulangeries in town – just under 4 euros for 100g of …Continue Reading