Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Don’t Miss the Marc Chagall Exhibition at Hôtel de Caumont January 25, 2019What a terrific show at the Caumont Centre d’Art in Aix. It features the work of Marc Chagall, from his black and white gravures from the 1920s and 30s, via his white marble sculptures, to his joyously colourful gouaches and oil paintings. His small sculptures, featuring entwined couples or biblical scenes, and even a self-portrait, …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Enter to Win a Rose et Marius Perfume Collection from Provence May 11, 2020As we grow tired of self-isolation and social distancing, there is probably no better time to “stop and smell the roses” or, in this case, the intoxicating perfume of Provencal rosé wine. We are excited to announce our first collaboration with Rose et Marius, the luxury perfume house and home décor brand based in Aix-en-Provence. …Continue Reading
Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh Painted Shutters and the Relaxed Architecture of Provence March 14, 2017Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: There is something so wonderful about French buildings and all too often we miss seeing them as we hurry past or simply focus on everything at eye-level. In the past I’ve probably been one of the worst, focusing on just cramming as many of the things love to do …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts The Fragrance of Aix-en-Provence Bottled by Rose et Marius September 6, 2022How can you capture the spirit of a city in perfume? That was likely the question that Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard, the founder of Rose et Marius, a luxury perfume creator, asked herself. In collaboration with the Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence (tourism office), Rose et Marius created a unique fragrance that is the “Emblem of Aix-en-Provence… Like …Continue Reading
