Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix en Juin – the Prelude to the Festival June 6, 2016This is an annual musical programme of recitals, rehearsals, and concerts in the lead-up to the 68th Festival d’Aix-en-Provence. A 15€ pass gets you into everything; otherwise, you can pay 5€ entry…though some events are free. PARADE(S) is the big free concert and you should reserve your seat for this event.…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Picasso for Musée Granet Summer Show February 8, 2018Picasso’s work has been chosen to be the co-subject of the summer show at Aix’s Musée Granet. ‘Picasso/Picabia’ begins on at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence on June 9th and runs through to 23rd September. It promises to be an intriguing juxtaposition of two very different artists working in the south of France. This is part of the …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Guest Post Meeting Good King René’s Mum October 11, 2014Rubbing shoulders with royalty last evening…but actually to find out more about Queen Yolande, the subject of a book and talk by HRH Princess Michael of Kent. Born in 1380 to the king of Aragon, Yolande was married to the Louis II of the house of Anjou, and ruler.…Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities 10 Magical Places to Discover in Aix-en-Provence February 19, 2020Guest Post: If you have already had your fill of Paris with its Eiffel Tower and other sights, then it’s time to rediscover France. In this article, we suggest you go on a tour of Aix-en-Provence, which is located near Marseille. We deliberately overlooked the most popular and iconic sights – you can see those …Continue Reading
