Inspire · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions French National Anthem La Marseillaise the History of the Song July 12, 2019Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: It took a Revolution France’s rousing national anthem, the Marseillaise, was written during the French Revolution. In 1792 the Revolution was in full swing, and all the monarchies of Europe were nervous. It made them uneasy to see people rise up against a king, and it was in their best interest to …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
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur WWII Liberation of Aix-en-Provence a Photo Exhibition Until October August 13, 2024A unique photo exhibition will be shown in Aix-en-Provence to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the city’s liberation on August 21, 1944. Called Ombres et Lumières (Shadows and Light), it traces the history of Aix between 1930 and 1950, with particular emphasis on the war years. The show, organized by the CEPPIA Foundation and the …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Canaletto Comes to Aix-en-Provence July 31, 2015Of course, there weren’t any cameras around in 18th-century Rome, London, or Venice, but right now in Aix, we can get a fairly accurate view of what these cities looked like thanks to Antonio Canaletto’s careful and colourful paintings. …Continue Reading
