Explore · Guest Post · Provencal History & Traditions Aix App – For Walks in the Town September 30, 2015Carolyne Kauser-Abbott of Edible Heritage has created a self-guided walking tour of Aix that takes you to all the best places in town. It brings to life the monuments, fountains, buildings of centre ville along with stories of the lives of famous local figures. But it’s more than just a history lesson.…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
Explore · Learning French · Road Trips South of France · Virginie Van Der Wees Learning French on these Excursions from Aix-en-Provence August 1, 2024When students join me in Provence for a French immersion stay, I want to make sure that they improve their language skills and also get a chance to visit the region. Below are a few excursions from Aix-en-Provence that I have taken with students during their visits. Some of these are day tours, while others …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Don’t Miss the Marc Chagall Exhibition at Hôtel de Caumont January 25, 2019What a terrific show at the Caumont Centre d’Art in Aix. It features the work of Marc Chagall, from his black and white gravures from the 1920s and 30s, via his white marble sculptures, to his joyously colourful gouaches and oil paintings. His small sculptures, featuring entwined couples or biblical scenes, and even a self-portrait, …Continue Reading