Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Christmas Carols in Aix November 30, 2015Two unmissable carol concerts at the Cathedral, one international and one very Swedish! The annual international concert will be held on Saturday 6th December. It’s hugely popular so get there well before the 16:00 start if you want a seat. Carols, candles and happiness guaranteed!…Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal History & Traditions · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur What is the History Behind the Santons of Provence November 27, 2017Contributor blog post by Mirabeau Wine: Sir Francis of Assisi established the tradition of nativity scenes in 1223 with live enactments by people and animals during the midnight mass on Christmas eve in his church of Greccio, Italy. The tradition halted after the French Revolution, when many churches were closed. In 1803 the Santons of …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix: Carnaval 2016 April 20, 2016Carnaval in Aix is great fun: last year it took me hours to get all the confetti out of my hair and clothes…and it reappeared in the apartment for days afterwards. The children of the town take great delight in flinging handfuls everywhere. This year the event takes place on April 24th…Continue Reading
Inspire · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal History & Traditions The Santons of Provence December 15, 2015Contibutor blog post by Victoria Koning @Mirabeau Wine: Sir Francis of Assisi established the tradition of nativity scenes in 1223 with live enactments by people and animals during the midnight mass on Christmas eve in his church of Greccio, Italy. The tradition halted after the French Revolution, when many churches were closed. In 1803 the …Continue Reading