Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Aix-en-Provence’s Cours Mirabeau – the Fate of the Plane Trees April 27, 2018Having just returned to Aix after some weeks away, my second shock (after seeing the excavations in front of the Palais de Justice being filled in – inevitable I know) was to see the gaps in the Cours Mirabeau where plane trees had been. I had read about the ‘chancre coloré’ that had infested these …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
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Our Favourite Places to Eat in Aix-en-Provence October 1, 2020According to Susan and Chef Sam Gish, who both love delicious food, there are many amazing places to eat in Aix-en-Provence. However, Susan selected five (5) of their favourites. Please note these are small restaurants and bistros, it is always best to reserve a table in advance. Eating in Aix-en-Provence Fanny’s 11, rue Chastel – …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Poetry in Painting: Joseph Inguimberty at Musée Regards de Provence July 21, 2017He is not an artist I had ever heard of, but I came away impressed by this discovery courtesy of the Musée Regards de Provence. Joseph Inguimberty was born in Marseille back in 1896. Here, one of his early works captured the scenes in the docks of his home town. This artist’s works from Marseille …Continue Reading