Barefoot Blogger · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Movie Night in Uzes: Carmen at the Met November 10, 2014Somehow it seems strange to see a French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes — with French subtitles. It was truly a memorable event. Carmen and more. Not only was it the first time I’ve seen the opera “Carmen” in full; and the first time I’ve seen an …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Take a Mid-Winter break in Provence February 22, 2017Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: There is something about arriving in the Vaucluse that just makes the stress slip from our shoulders and today’s arrival in the depths of winter was no different. Travelling at this time of year is a little bit more complicated than during the summer as at this time of …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Inspire Thomas Jefferson in France ~ Part Two July 22, 2015Thomas Jefferson, Minister to France began his southern France travels in 1787 from Paris and that initiated his love for the region. Jefferson visited St Remy de Provence and Les Baux, learning about agriculture and antiquity. Jefferson tested the famous Roman-era baths in Aix-en-Provence. Read more on Ginger and Nutmeg’s blog post Thomas Jefferson in …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb Book Review: Death on the Riviera June 30, 2016The following post is an interesting book review by Mary Jane on Death on the Riviera by John Bude, Poisoned Pen Press in Association with the British Library, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2016. Being a fan of mysteries, and an amateur mystery writer myself, I like to check out what is being published or re-published in my preferred …Continue Reading