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William D. Adams served as the 10th Chair of the National Endowment of the Humanities from 2014-2017. Upon leaving NEH, Adams was named a Senior Fellow at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in New York, where he continued his national advocacy on behalf of the humanities. Prior to NEH, Adams served as President of Colby College from 2000-2014 and as President of Bucknell University from 1995-2000. He and his wife, Lauren Sterling, have a house in Puyloubier, France, where he is working on a book about the French phenomenologist Maurice Merleau-Ponty and the painter Paul Cézanne.

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French Decor & Gardens · Guest Post · Inspire

What Makes Provencal Interior Design So Irresistibly Beautiful?

July 11, 2025
The following guest article on Mediterranean l’art de vivre comes from the team at Herman & Arnal, an architectural and interior design firm based in Mougins, a village in the Alpes-Maritimes near Cannes and Grasse. Below are some key elements of Provencal interior design that embrace simplicity, neutral palettes, and celebrate indoor-outdoor living. Mediterranean Living …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons Why We Love Aix-en-Provence

July 10, 2025
Today’s Aix-en-Provence was founded in 122 BC when the Romans moved from Entremont, an oppidum established by the Salyens, a Celtic-Ligurian tribe. The new settlement was Aquae Sextiae (“the waters of Sextius”), a tribute to the highly respected Roman consul Caius Sextius Calvinus. Strategically located, this new city had access to natural water sources. While …
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Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Tasha Powell

Want a Unique Gourmet Experience in Provence? Book with Luberon Authentic Tours

July 7, 2025
When you book a gourmet picnic or all-day tour with Luberon Authentic Tours, you will see places that only locals know about! Are you passionate about nature? Guylaine and Franck invite you to discover the Luberon off the beaten track, aboard the legendary Defender (vintage Land Rover). You will experience breathtaking views from peaks accessible …
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Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Why Pétanque the Game is the Soul of Life in Southern France

July 3, 2025
Beneath the dappled shade of plane trees across Provence, a timeless tradition unfolds daily as silver balls arc through the air with precision and purpose. Pétanque, France’s beloved boules game, represents far more than mere recreation—it embodies the essence of southern French culture and community. Pétanque: A Cultural Cornerstone In the sun-drenched villages and towns …
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