Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire On Vincent Van Gogh’s Trail in Provence January 8, 2018Now that I’ve seen the movie “Loving Van Gogh” — in French no less, with no subtitles — I remember my first visit to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. I started my quest for Vincent Van Gogh’s trail in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence early on a beautiful, sunny morning. Temperatures were in the high 70s, and a light wind was blowing. The …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Artisans in Provence Le Savoir Faire des Alpilles October 9, 2019Showcasing Alpilles Craftsmanship It could only be serendipity that Le Savoir Faire des Alpilles, a boutique showcasing the designs of local artisans, is across the street from the administrative offices of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles. Both groups actively promote the beauty, traditions and natural environment of the small chain of mountains called les …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Photographers in Provence 49th Rencontres d’Arles Photography in July May 24, 2018‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ is the theme for the 49th Rencontres d’Arles photography exhibition. ‘This year, you are invited to cross space and time with a breathtaking, celestial journey across the ages. Photography is often the best-placed medium for registering all the shocks that remind us the world is changing, sometimes right before our eyes’, they write. …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Uncovering Glanum from a Pile of Rocks in Provence September 28, 2016Nutmeg is reasonably certain she is not the first person to walk through the Glanum archaeological site, near St Remy de Provence, and consider that mankind is relatively insignificant in the passage of time. Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Rocks to rocks Glanum a Roman oppidum, protected by its fortified walls once housed a flourishing community. The …Continue Reading
