Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: It’s not really necessary to have a reason to visit Sanary which is such a pretty little port but it’s a plus if there is an interesting event happening. Which there is from 26th May – 19th June. Photomed is a multi-location exhibition of images …

Contributor blog post by Ashley Tinker: Green Walnuts are traditionally picked on June 24th to make walnut wine June in Provence There are many events this month but the most common is the Fête de la Saint Eloi. Saint Eloi is the patron saint of metal workers, blacksmiths, cart drivers …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: ‘Cézanne et Moi’ (Filming took place near the Cathedral), which has been filmed in Aix, Paris and the north of France, will have its launch in Aix on the 12th September, rather than the usual Parisian launch. With Guillaume Gallienne and Guillaume Canet as the …Continue …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Colour is the very essence of Turner’s art. This exhibition ‘Turner et la Couleur’ brings to Aix over 100 works, lent by UK museums as well as private collections. Turner (1775-1857) was from a working class family in London’s Covent Garden but his father encouraged …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: 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 will get you in to everything; otherwise you can pay 5€ entry…though some events are free. PARADE(S) is the big free concert …Continue reading …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Assuming there is petrol to be had, here are some of the events taking place next weekend, all of which are special to being in the south of France. Where else to watch the arrival of the Rallye des Princesses from Paris but lovely sunny …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: 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. …

Contributor blog post by Aixcentric: Perhaps you saw the launch of the new Harmony of the Seas cruise-ship yesterday on the TV news when it set off for its trials from the dockyard at Saint-Nazaire? It’s wider than the existing world’s largest ship (the Allure of the Seas) by a …

Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: 100 Years – The Movie You Will Never See is an original film, starring actor John Malkovich and directed by Robert Rodriguez, which envisions Earth one hundred years from now and will not be released until 2115. That’s right, the year 2115. Cinema & …

Contributor blog post by David Taylor: It’s incredible how over the last fortnight so much plant life has burst into colour. The cherry trees as always are spectacular giving a white shimmer to the hillside, some are already turning and will soon be producing delicious red cherries. As sure as eggs …