Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Aix-en-Provence Christmas Markets – Dates and Details November 24, 2017Cézanne finds himself marooned between the Foire aux Santons and woolly jumpers at the textile market. It seems strange having the Aix-en-Provence Christmas markets starting up against such a bright blue sky and warm sun, but there we are – the chalets are built and the children’s rides are already in action at the Rotonde. …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein Fake Paintings March 17, 2016Thinking about the question marks over the authenticity of the Venus (from the art collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein), which was on show at the Hotel de Caumont, I was reminded of an experiment last year at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. It’s the world’s oldest gallery.…Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Find a Vegetarian Lunch in Aix at Le Singe Vert August 15, 2022New to Aix’s dining scene, and therefore new to me, Le Singe Vert presents a stylish terrace, all rattan furniture and fresh flowers, to passers-by at the bottom end of the cours Mirabeau. Stepping inside from the bustling sunny terrace felt like a quieter, more intimate dining experience which provided a sense of social distancing. …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Buy Tickets to ‘Follies’ – London Theatre Show Broadcast Direct to Aix January 16, 2018On Sunday, January 21, 2:30 at the Renaissance Hotel, there will be a broadcast of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Follies’. The production had terrific reviews when it showed at London’s National Theatre. Here is a short video trailer of the show. “Setting the Stage”: It’s New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. …Continue Reading