Artists Inspired by Provence · Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire Van Gogh’s St Remy de Provence December 10, 2015Much has been written about Vincent Van Gogh’s life, the famous Dutch painter who led an expressive, tortured life. This statue le voleur de tournesol (the Sunflower Thief) by Gabriel Sterk may just capture the essence of Van Gogh’s work – as you never quite look at sunflowers, irises, olive trees or wheat fields the same …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Keith Van Sickle Discover the Underwater Museum of Marseille March 9, 2021Statues have graced the world for thousands of years, in cathedrals, museums, and sculpture gardens. But now visitors to Marseille will be able to enjoy them in a new location—underwater. The Underwater Museum of Marseille (Musée Subaquatique de Marseille) recently opened its doors, so to speak, with ten newly-created sculptures near a popular city beach. …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Surviving Provence a New Book on Life in Provence January 18, 2018Surviving Provence is a humorous account of the people (and animals) who share author Barbara Farber’s daily life in the South of France. It is a far cry, she explains, from an ode to lavender and sunflowers. She writes: “Although my husband and I were both born in the United States, we have spent the …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
