Inspire · Modern Trobadors · Provencal History & Traditions The French Foreign Legion from Hollywood to Aubagne to Paris March 21, 2017It’s Academy Award season, and as it was with me a year ago when I wrote of Marcel Pagnol, I am drawn back to Provence, in fact to his hometown of Aubagne. On this occasion it began last fall when I was discussing with my wife Benedicte, who is French, about the genre films that …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions More Roman Road Uncovered in Aix en Provence September 21, 2016It’s so fascinating that every time people start digging in Aix, they come up with remains from Roman times. And the latest to be uncovered is 50 metres of a road near to the hospital. There is to be a new car park for the hospital and a bus lane on ave Philippe Solari, and …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur 2022 Summer Festivals in Provence & Cote d’Azur May 17, 2022What’s On in the South of France? During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender is in bloom at this time of year, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Provence Côte d’Azur Spring Events and Festivals in 2025 March 3, 2025Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and plum trees bloom in March …Continue Reading
