Artists Inspired by Provence · Hilda Stearn · Inspire Art in Provence January 25, 2016I cannot claim to be an art critic however I know what I like and this summer I was invited to a vernissage (from the French verb to varnish which is an interesting choice!). This preview event is usually by invitation and what better setting than Crillon-le-Brave? Nestling into the hillside at the foot of …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Cannes Summer Programme 2015 August 3, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Cannes has many summer events and festivals happening so if you are in town as a tourist or you are a local looking to find out what’s happening in one place – read on! From classical concerts to dance parties on the beach, traditional festivals to trendy art exhibitions …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Fontvieille Stone the Foundation of Provence February 4, 2016Writer Alphonse Daudet described his affection for the town of Fontvieille and its windmills as follows: “Ce coin de roche qui m’etait une patrie et dont on retrouve la trace – êtres ou endroits – dans presque tous mes livres” The translation: This corner of rock was a homeland to me, one which can be …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Carrieres de Lumieres: 2015 Show January 12, 2015What a wonderful subject for next year’s show at the Carrieres de Lumieres. ‘Leonardo de Vinci, Michel-Ange, Raphael: Les Géants de la Renaissance’ takes the visitor on a journey starting in Milan. It then goes to Florence where Raphael and Leonardo were painting portraits and Madonnas.…Continue Reading