Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence Photographing Mont Sainte-Victoire the Sacred Mountain September 7, 2021Artists and the Sacred Mountain Mont Sainte-Victoire was a recurring subject in Paul Cézanne’s paintings. The painter born in Aix-en-Provence completed over 30 canvases, in oil and watercolour, of the mountain situated to the east of the city. On the other hand, Pablo Picasso chose to not paint “Cézanne’s Mountain” out of respect for the …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts The Fragrance of Aix-en-Provence Bottled by Rose et Marius September 6, 2022How can you capture the spirit of a city in perfume? That was likely the question that Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard, the founder of Rose et Marius, a luxury perfume creator, asked herself. In collaboration with the Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence (tourism office), Rose et Marius created a unique fragrance that is the “Emblem of Aix-en-Provence… Like …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Our Favourite Places to Eat in Aix-en-Provence October 1, 2020According to Susan and Chef Sam Gish, who both love delicious food, there are many amazing places to eat in Aix-en-Provence. However, Susan selected five (5) of their favourites. Please note these are small restaurants and bistros, it is always best to reserve a table in advance. Eating in Aix-en-Provence Fanny’s 11, rue Chastel – …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix Centre-Ville: More Regeneration March 23, 2015Now that the area around the Rotonde is sorted – and it does look lots better – the authorities have turned their attention to another large area ripe for regeneration: the places des Precheurs, Verdun and Madeleine as well as rue Thiers.…Continue Reading
