Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Transhumance at St Remy de Provence: a sea of sheep May 8, 2017Robin and I drove over the Alpilles to see the Transhumance pass through the town of Saint Remy de Provence. The Transhumance is when, in the Spring, the sheep from the southern plains are led back up to the cooler mountains to graze on the fresh grass there. …Continue reading here to see Ashley’s photos of …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur American Icons on show in Aix April 29, 2015This summer’s big show at the Musee Granet comes to Aix straight from the Grand Palais in Paris. ‘American Icons’ will feature Andy Warhol, Alexandre Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, Cy Twombly, and Ellsworth Kelly, among 60 emblematic works from the SFMOMA and the Fisher collection.…Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Patricia Sands Reveals The Promise of Provence December 16, 2014It all started with a backpacking trip to France in 1967. Patricia Sands spent her 21st year travelling and working in Europe, taking in the sights with her peers. After those 12-months, she was hooked on travel and unaware of the promises that Provence held in her future. Life moved forward, and Patricia became the …Continue Reading
Inspire · Shopping & Gifts The Scarf – my top French Accessory June 15, 2015My experiences with a scarf usually involve freezing temperatures – necessity rather than style! Mum always says if you don’t wear a scarf on cold, damp days then you will surely catch a cold. After numerous chills and bugs I eventually added this item of clothing to my daily dress – winter only. Keep reading …Continue Reading