Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Welcome to Marseille so Many Reasons to Visit May 6, 2021France’s second-largest city – Marseille – had an image problem, not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies. But ask any local this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset at another with a glass of pastis in …Continue Reading
Dorothy Garabedian · Explore Marseille Stories: The last Paysanne of Plan-de-Cuques June 5, 2017Contributor blog post by Dorothy Garabedian: You’re wondering: Where or what is Plan-de-Cuques? Well, it’s a town, or rather a suburb – actually a commune north of Marseille – and it has a few secrets. Plan-de-Cuques is not very old in comparison to other French villages, although abundant archeological evidence indicates there has been human habitation …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore ExitGame Virtual Escapes in Marseille and Aix November 15, 2018Virtual Escapes Not far from Marseille’s Vieux Port is your chance to escape reality at ExitGame. The company opened its doors and “play” rooms in 2015. The concept originated in Asia, but these virtual escapes are now available in many cities around the world. The ExitGame escapes are suitable for anyone older than 12 years …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities A Trip to Arles: Cultural and Lunch Reasons to Visit this City August 16, 2018Cultural Arles The newly-created arts and cultural centre, LUMA, based in the old railway sheds, has a handful of shows this summer and fall. Headlining them is Gilbert & George: THE GREAT EXHIBITION (1971-2016), an 80-work retrospective that will occur until 6th January. I also like the sound of ‘Une Histoire Avec Vincent’. Discover all the …Continue Reading
