Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix: Carnaval 2016 April 20, 2016Carnaval in Aix is great fun: last year it took me hours to get all the confetti out of my hair and clothes…and it reappeared in the apartment for days afterwards. The children of the town take great delight in flinging handfuls everywhere. This year the event takes place on April 24th…Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Ken Loach Films in Aix en Provence February 2, 2016Next week sees the start of a month of Ken Loach films at the Institut de l’Image (at the Cité du Livre). The British film-maker is known for his realistic directing style and for his socialism, which are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as homelessness and unemployment.…Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix – Changes Happening in Spades April 14, 2016The number of large cranes gives us a clue to the scale of the construction projects going on in Aix at the moment. Thirty projects are underway on just ten of them, including the building of a great new music venue, a new centre for digital industries and start-ups, a new Palais des sports, improvements …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Discovering Designers in Aix-en-Provence May 19, 2015Is it time for a renovation? Are you are looking for inspiration for tired finishes? Wondering about the latest home decor trends? Samantha Mureau of Trendline Europe and Mariel Vanbremeersch owner of La Baleine Rouge in Marseille have teamed up to bring 30 designers together under one roof in Aix-en-Provence. They are calling this three-day …Continue Reading