Explore · Guest Post Plan Your Visit to LUMA Arles Arts Centre October 6, 2020The development of the old SNCF railway sheds and shunting yards into LUMA Arles, a stylish arts centre, funded by Swiss industrialist and art-lover Maja Hoffman. Hopefully, the photo gives you an idea of the scale of the ‘Parc des Ateliers’ site: the large building with the blue-grey roof was a factory for making engines, …Continue Reading
Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Keith Van Sickle See Prehistoric Art in the Cosquer Cave in Marseille October 21, 2022In 1991, Henri Cosquer made a remarkable discovery: he found a grotto filled with prehistoric paintings. Even more remarkable is that the cave is only accessible via an underwater passageway. Diving Discovery Cosquer was a professional diver, leading underwater tours around the Calanques National Park near Marseille. He also dove for pleasure, exploring the nooks …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit Aigues-Mortes the Old Mediterranean Port June 3, 2022It had been quite a few years since we visited Aigues-Mortes, so when cousin Jean-Marc suggested we go somewhere on the sea, I suggested we go there. I still recall the first time we went to Aigues-Mortes, years before buying our house in Sablet, with Tante Edith, Jean-Marc’s mother. Aigues-Mortes was founded in 1240 by …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Holidaying in Provence: 4 Places You Need to See January 18, 2023Known for its stunning landscapes and rolling vineyards, Provence is one of southern France’s most popular places to visit. The region offers a range of delights, but it can be difficult to pack everything within one holiday. We’ve compiled some of the best places in Provence, the region’s attractions you must see. 1. Sénanque Abbey …Continue Reading