Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg · Guided Holiday Tours Arles History in and Beyond the Streets June 20, 2016A Magical Place Inside the ancient ramparts, the old streets meander, some broad, some narrow, some bright, some muted – each one has a story to tell. Heather Robinson is an American by birth, but Arles is now in her soul. She brings the city to life with tales of characters and places, of patinas …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Touring Heather Robinson’s “Lost in Arles” Perfectly Provence November 5, 2015Trailing her degrees from Yale and the University of New York, former actress Heather Robinson changed careers to become a travel writer. She has been living in France for over 14 years with her photographer companion. You can read more about Heather’s favourite spots in Arles and her “Lost in Arles” walking tours. We asked Heather …Continue Reading
Explore · Provencal History & Traditions MFK Fisher’s Cours Mirabeau: Unchanged Over Time August 28, 2015Reading MFK Fisher’s Two Towns in Provence, you might be surprised that it was written so long ago. The Cours Mirabeau, the cultural center of Aix, looks much like it did when Fisher and her two daughters sought solace at Les Deux Garçons or ambled down the boulevard so many decades ago. Indeed, the number …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste American Favourites for Lunch at the House of Cookies in Aix-en-Provence May 8, 2018“In your very comprehensive survey of Aix restaurants, I couldn’t find any mention of House of Cookies, rue Boulegon (but maybe it’s just my mistake!) It’s a lovely place, American vintage-oriented, and the owner, Laetitia, makes the best scones/muffins/ cookies/pancakes in Aix (she makes the cakes for Book in Bar!) You may feel like having lunch …Continue Reading
