Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Leading Discussion Rencontres Economiques d’Aix-en-Provence June 6, 2019A visit to beautiful Aix-en-Provence – the city of art and water – should be on every visitor’s agenda. Founded by the Romans, this city has a remarkable history in the region. Only traces remain of this once crucial Roman settlement remain, but if you know where to look, there are many reminders. Many travellers …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur WWII Liberation of Aix-en-Provence a Photo Exhibition Until October August 13, 2024A unique photo exhibition will be shown in Aix-en-Provence to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the city’s liberation on August 21, 1944. Called Ombres et Lumières (Shadows and Light), it traces the history of Aix between 1930 and 1950, with particular emphasis on the war years. The show, organized by the CEPPIA Foundation and the …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix-en-Provence Carnaval Scheduled for Sunday April 30th April 13, 2017An unmissable event for your calendar. For the past few years, Aix-en-Provence has been investing a lot in its traditional Carnaval, bringing in creative companies to headline the event. Local associations and schools interpret the theme with gusto and the school kids really get into the swing…Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Hidden Treasure in Aix-en-Provence September 23, 2016This weekend, I decided to visit the exhibition about the 23 trees threatened by the Places Verdun-Precheurs development. I will come back to these trees. But first, I was amazed at the beautiful building inside when I opened the door to this former school, the College des Precheurs. It looks so ordinary from outside……Continue Reading
