
What are the Tour de France 2018 Details and Route
The Tour de France 2018 race will take place 7 – 29th July and the route has just been announced: not very good for Provence this time round but I suppose we have been spoiled in the past; and there will be a F1 Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard …

Chateau La Coste New Discoveries at the Vineyard
It has been almost two decades since Anne-Marie Simons and her husband Oscar decided to uproot their Washington, D.C. lifestyle and spend their retirement years in the South of France. They eliminated other alternatives (continents, countries and cities) and chose Aix-en-Provence for its “quality of life.” The city’s attractive combination …

Annual Photo Festival in Aix – Phot’Aix
The 18th Phot’Aix is about to begin, both with a major exhibition and a trail which leads people around town from venue to venue. The major exhibition this year, Regards Croisés, features 5 contemporary Chinese and 5 French photographers working on similar themes: at the Cloitre des Precheurs. Regards Croisés …

More Gastronomy….the new A Table Magazine
A Table magazine from ‘La Provence’ is a mine of information for those cooking and dining locally. This issue (Septembre-Octobre) spotlights bouillabaisse and prints recipes from renowned chefs. I always like the section where they review new restaurants – there are 16 featured, among them: La Famille in Uzes, Chic …

Annie Liebovitz in Arles at Parc des Ateliers
I was very keen to see the work of Annie Liebovitz in Arles (on until September 24th). Firstly to see the exhibition of the early work of this important American photographerbut also to find out what is happening at the new fast-developing Parc des Ateliers arts centre. Luma Foundation’s “Luma …

La Colombe d’Or Legendary Saint Paul de Vence Restaurant
There is nothing more fun than discovering a new local expert who likes to share their “insider’s knowledge.” We recently connected with The Monaco Reporter. Celina Lafuente de Lavotha is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina known for Tango, Football, Polo, excellent meat and warm hospitality, and very proud of having recently …

Henri Cartier-Bresson Photography Show at Les Baux de Provence
The Musée Yves Brayer at Les Baux-de-Provence is hosting an exhibition of photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson, a friend of Brayer in Paris. Cartier-Bresson, from a well-to-do family in Seine-et-Marne, was given a Kodak Brownie as a child, which began his love for photography. This photo exhibit that runs until September …

The Book Van Gogh’s Ear – The True Story
Recently, I met up with local author Bernadette Murphy, whose book ‘Van Gogh’s Ear – The True Story‘ has been such a success. It was chosen by BBC Radio 4 as their book of the week and was also the subject of a BBC2 TV documentary. The author certainly did her …

Book Review – One Sip at a Time Learning to Live in Provence
Peter Mayle certainly started something back in 1989 when he published A Year in Provence. What a best-seller that turned out to be, and it launched a whole genre of ‘newcomer-to-Provence-buys-old-house/olive-grove books that document the inevitable cultural differences that we all bump up against. Is there anything more to be said? Book …

Marseille Dining at Les Halles de la Major
Visitors to Marseille’s MuCEM or the Musée Regards de Provence can eat in either venue, or may like to wander along the main road a little to try Les Halles de la Major which is in the vaults tucked underneath the magnificent 19th century cathedral. Visitor’s Guide to Marseille This …