Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Buy Tickets to ‘Follies’ – London Theatre Show Broadcast Direct to Aix January 16, 2018On Sunday, January 21, 2:30 at the Renaissance Hotel, there will be a broadcast of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Follies’. The production had terrific reviews when it showed at London’s National Theatre. Here is a short video trailer of the show. “Setting the Stage”: It’s New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur WWII Liberation of Aix-en-Provence a Photo Exhibition Until October August 13, 2024A unique photo exhibition will be shown in Aix-en-Provence to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the city’s liberation on August 21, 1944. Called Ombres et Lumières (Shadows and Light), it traces the history of Aix between 1930 and 1950, with particular emphasis on the war years. The show, organized by the CEPPIA Foundation and the …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Visiting Fondation Vasarely in Aix-en-Provence January 9, 2020Father of Optical Art Victor Vasarely (1906 -1997) was a Hungarian-born artist and designer who spent much time working in Provence. His work encompassed architecture, publicity posters, fashion and even car design, as well as his signature op-art. Why not visit the Fondation Vasarely on the hillside overlooking Aix, beside the A8? It’s really easy …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Discover Provence Tours with Locals June 26, 2015It must have been a bit of a letdown for Sarah Pernet, the founder of Discover Provence, to meet with travel guru Rick Steves one week and myself the next. It is obvious why Discover Provence (established 2012) is on Mr Steves’ radar, this young company has achieved the number one rating on Trip Advisor …Continue Reading