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
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Cezanne’s Provence Painted by Artist Jill Steenhuis Part 3 March 13, 2015This is the third Perfectly Provence article on American artist Jill Steenhuis – you can read more on her background here and here. In this post learn about Cezanne’s artistic approach and one of his favourite spots Château Noir from Jill. Several things I learned from the Marchutz School that gave me the confidence to …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Sign-up Now for Colourful Summer Painting Classes at Atelier Ombres et Lumieres June 22, 2017The ‘Atelier Ombres et Lumieres‘ at Les Milles is run by Murielle Moutel, an innovative artist and teacher. I enjoy going to a weekly class there, and I personally recommend signing up for one of her summer courses, which are taking place in July. Visit this studio, whether you are a beginner or expert she …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Roman Finds at the Musée Granet February 19, 2015Aix must be a paradise for archaeologists: building work in town often yields ancient foundations and sewers, but sometimes sumptuous Roman mosaic dining room floors, everyday pottery and glass from the table, and even jewellery, oil lamps and statues. They dated from around 2000 years ago when Aix was the first Roman town in the …Continue Reading