Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Just seen the announcement from the Musée Granet that the summer blockbuster exhibition will be dedicated to the life and work of Charles Camoin.  Great news. …Continue reading here for more details on this painter who was influenced by Cézanne and Fauvism. Via:: Aixcentric        …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: …that’s according to Picard’s publicity and I have to say I agree with them! Their ‘Chalet Enneigé au Chocolat’ looks delicious and I would dearly love to have one on my Christmas table. But would it survive a pre-Christmas flight to London? Airplane holds are …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: The Hotel Caumont in Aix en Provence is hosting a session on Street Art on Saturday December 12th. Four artists, French and American, will be discussing their sources of inspiration and also their different techniques. Following the conference, the artists will be taking part in …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Q. How can Netflix follow the massive success of House of Cards? A. By hot-footing it to Marseille with a film crew, Gerard Depardieu and a fast-moving script based on cut-throat local politics and the mafia. …Continue reading here to find out about the filming at …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: This is unmissable! If you are new to Aix, make sure you go along to this special market when people from our twin towns come together to offer their food and regional products for Christmas treats and presents. Expect lots of German foodstuffs and wine, …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Two unmissable carol concerts at the Cathedral, one international and one very Swedish! The annual international concert will be held on Saturday 6th December. It’s hugely popular so get there well before the 16:00 start if you want a seat. Carols, candles and happiness guaranteed! …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Christmas in Aix is lovely; the colourful lights, the busy markets, the crowds rushing round the shops and watching the children’s rides all make the festive season in Provence so special. Here is the new Aix magazine which has full details: Aixmagazine_site In brief, these …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Every year in Marseille, members of All Saints Anglican Church ‘the English Church’ work hard to get lots of seasonal items together for a Christmas Fair to raise money for building maintenance. This year it is happening on Saturday 28th November and they need your …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: La Fille Aixcentric is in town right now and asked for lunch ideas at places spacious enough for a pram.  In fact when I started thinking about it, I realised how tight most interiors are in the old town and even terraces can be crammed when …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Mana Espresso was opened 9 weeks ago by two enterprising young britanniques, Alex and Ben. From Newcastle and Chichester respectively, they met studying French in Paris and have travelled south to launch their café. They are friendly and Mana Espresso is delightful. Situated in rue …