Water sloshes against the sides of the shallow stone basin of the lavoir as weathered hands vigorously scrub at stubborn stains. Kneeling on their augets washerwomen exchange tidbits of town gossip as they work to brighten their laundry. Before communal lavoirs, personal washing was done sparingly by the side of …

This 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 …

Assuming there is petrol to be had, here are some of the events taking place next weekend, all of which are special to the south of France. Where else can you watch the arrival of the Rallye des Princesses from Paris but lovely, sunny Saint-Tropez? This is a ladies’ rally …

The sprawling ‘Les Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles‘, this year in its 47th edition, will for the first time, overflow to Marseille, Avignon and Nimes. The venues will be, respectively the Villa Mediterranée, the Collection Lambert and the Carré d’Art. This year’s Rencontre d’Arles, which runs from July 4 to …

In a green maze – that is how your journey starts. Wandering aimlessly through the hedge circuit your footsteps form the letters, as your shoulders rub against the thick shrubbery. The characters spell Bereishit the first word of the Torah, a Hebrew word that translates to “in the beginning of.” …

Friday 4th March, was the launch of the 2016 show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence – it’s Chagall – Songes d’Une Nuit d’Ete is an inspired choice for the new show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence. If you haven’t visited before, …

Like many other women who arrive in Provence for various reasons, Caren Trafford has been busy restyling her life. Previously based in Sydney, where she was an author of environmental books for children, she is now additionally becoming an expert in the world of antiques. Caren has become the Provence …

Understanding the Cowboys of Provence Summer days in Provence are bathed in sunshine and surrounded by a chorus of cicadas. In the Bouches du Rhone, the blinding blue skies and the sweltering heat are also prime time for village festivals surrounding horse and bull events. These horsemen and women are …

When I heard there were going to be white horses racing on the beach at Saites-Maries-de-la-Mer, I couldn’t wait to get there. I sent a note to my photographer friend, Alan McBride, and suggested he join me with his fancy cameras. It was an event neither of us could miss! …

Author and possibilitarian Patricia Sands never ceases to amaze me. She is on the cusp of publishing the third book in her “Love In Provence” series I Promise You This ~ is available May 17th. Here, is a little temptation to order your copy. “With sunlit backdrops and plot twists as …