Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions More Roman Road Uncovered in Aix en Provence September 21, 2016It’s so fascinating that every time people start digging in Aix, they come up with remains from Roman times. And the latest to be uncovered is 50 metres of a road near to the hospital. There is to be a new car park for the hospital and a bus lane on ave Philippe Solari, and …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Visiting Fondation Vasarely in Aix-en-Provence January 9, 2020Father of Optical Art Victor Vasarely (1906 -1997) was a Hungarian-born artist and designer who spent much time working in Provence. His work encompassed architecture, publicity posters, fashion and even car design, as well as his signature op-art. Why not visit the Fondation Vasarely on the hillside overlooking Aix, beside the A8? It’s really easy …Continue Reading
Inspire · Margo Lestz A List of Curious French Superstitions May 16, 2018Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: Are you superstitious? Do you avoid things reputed to bring bad luck even if you don’t believe they will – just in case? Most cultures have their particular ideas about what is lucky or unlucky, and France is no exception. So, I thought that I would share a few curious …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Aix-en-Provence is Sprouting New Burger Bars! November 30, 2017A bit shocking to come back to Aix and find two burger bars about to open in town, one each end of the Cours Mirabeau! ‘J’aimerais qu’ils aillent ailleurs’, said Mayor Marysse Joissans, but they must have had a green light as ‘Five Guys’ opens in a few days. This burger restaurant and L’Artisan du …Continue Reading
