Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Aix en Provence Archaeologists Find Cemetery in centre ville November 23, 2016The ‘dig’ being carried out ahead of the redevelopment of the Place de la Madeleine has already yielded results in that skeletons are being exhumed and taken for examination. As expected, there was a 16-18th century cemetery beside the church. The archaeologists are also hoping to find objects. This historical discovery in the old centre …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Ken Loach Films in Aix en Provence February 2, 2016Next week sees the start of a month of Ken Loach films at the Institut de l’Image (at the Cité du Livre). The British film-maker is known for his realistic directing style and for his socialism, which are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as homelessness and unemployment.…Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Living in Provence Aix-en-Provence: News from the Excavations Construction Update March 9, 2018What a mess the town centre is with the travaux for the new bus route and the simultaneous archaeological dig and renovations at the Place des Precheurs. But then no pain no gain…no omelettes without breaking eggs, and all that good stuff. The bus drivers seem to be bearing the situation with truly Provencal shrugs, …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Aix Centre-Ville: More Regeneration March 23, 2015Now that the area around the Rotonde is sorted – and it does look lots better – the authorities have turned their attention to another large area ripe for regeneration: the places des Precheurs, Verdun and Madeleine as well as rue Thiers.…Continue Reading
