Ashley Tinker · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur La Sardinade and Fete National July 12, 2016July 14th is the National Holiday of France (Bastille Day). To celebrate, you would think that in the spirit of Liberté, égalité, fraternité all French people would celebrate this holiday in the same way… It is true that there will be fireworks set off this evening in just about every village …Continue reading here …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities My Ideas for Enjoying a Few Days in Marseille February 15, 2024Below is a collection of things you can do while visiting Marseille. These are only some of my ideas for a day in the city or a few days. The list includes something for everyone from beachgoers to art lovers. Enjoy this fascinating city. Head to the Beach I was interested in reading this in …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Janvier en Provence January Events in Provence January 5, 2016No snow yet this year! The villages of Provence become quiet after the holidays. People tend to stay in, stoke their living room fires, and leave a pot au feu (stew) on the stove for many hours. There are fewer of the festivals that celebrate one particular type of local produce …Continue reading here for Ashley’s full …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Local Painter Raphael Ponson at Musee Regards de Provence June 9, 2016I hadn’t heard of Raphaël Ponson before visiting the exhibition at Marseille’s Musee Regards de Provence, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing his work from the 19th century; it gives us an insight into the region in its pre-modern tranquility. The Vieux Port is shown as being a bustling centre this exhibit at Musee Regards de …Continue Reading
