Inspire · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions Good King René and His Fountain December 7, 2016Aix-en-Provence, the City of a Thousand Fountains Aix-en-Provence is known as the city of 1,000 fountains. However, since the folks of this area have a reputation for exaggeration, we should probably take that with a grain of salt. The real number might be closer to 107… but still, they do have a lot of fountains. One …Continue Reading
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 · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence Finding My Own Provence: A Stay in Puyricard and Aix-en-Provence October 19, 2026Whether you visit Provence for a short stay or a longer one, settling into a foreign country with a language different from your mother tongue is rarely a straight line. In the guest article below, Karen R shared her story of finding her own Provence during her stay in the region. In the end, Provence …Continue Reading
Inspire · Photographers in Provence Aix en Provence Wedding Photographer May 27, 2015As a Destination Wedding Photographer in France and Switzerland I travel a lot! I have gotten to know very well many of the most gorgeous parts of the country. France is not lacking in gorgeous towns. I for one have a pretty long list of favorites! One of the most famous towns in Provence happens …Continue Reading
