Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Massage and Aromatherapy at Home in Provence December 6, 2019Relax at Home Flairesse is the name of Claire McAlpine’s company. She offers massage and aromatherapy treatments in the comfort of your home in Provence. How did you land on this name? “Flair was a nickname my friends called me at university, and ‘esse’ from Latin means existence, the essence of being. So Flairesse is …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Marasino – New Italian in Aix-en-Provence June 8, 2015It’s hard judging a restaurant from the outside. Some look tiny and are tiny….others are deceptive. And the new ‘Marasino’ is one such. The small terrace, next to the Hotel St Christophe near the Rotonde, gives no clue as to the large number of seats inside.…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire Painting the South August 10, 2015The south is a world of light. Luminescent brightness is the first, clearest and most lasting impression it makes when you arrive, and its absence is what hits you when you go back north. For a painter, the challenge is somehow to evoke this world using colours and canvas. It’s a challenge which forces the …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Christmas Carols in Aix November 30, 2015Two unmissable carol concerts at the Cathedral, one international and one very Swedish! The annual international concert will be held on Saturday 6th December. It’s hugely popular so get there well before the 16:00 start if you want a seat. Carols, candles and happiness guaranteed!…Continue Reading