Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Turner et la Couleur in Aix June 6, 2016Colour is the very essence of Turner’s art. This exhibition, Turner et la Couleur, brings over 100 works lent by UK museums and private collections to Aix. Turner (1775-1857) was from a working-class family in London’s Covent Garden, but his father encouraged his obvious This British painter and the show at Hotel de Caumont that …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Mana Espresso for a Fresh, Light Lunch in Aix February 18, 2016This café had only been open 9 weeks when I visited in August so it was good to revisit it and see how things were going. Young British owners Alex and Ben report lots of activity and it was certainly busy yesterday, maybe a result of being rated 2nd on Trip Advisor. You might want …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur June is Music Month in Aix June 10, 2015It has started – such treats in store for music-lovers. L’Antichambre du Festival, the prelude to the July Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, began June 9th. It’s a chance for locals to sample recitals, opera rehearsals and workshops – there will be 35 in all.…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Cezanne’s Provence Painted by Artist Jill Steenhuis Part 2 February 16, 2015Provence-based artist Jill Steenhuis explains her painting style to Perfectly Provence readers (in case you missed part 1 you can read it here). “My soul was made full again by the daily activity of painting in the fields and allowing myself to become one with nature.” Jill Steenhuis I paint every day. The energy comes …Continue Reading
