Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Squeaky Clean Savon de Marseille October 3, 2016A mixture of seawater, alkaline solution and fat Documented use as far back as 2800 BC in Ancient Babylon A carved “recipe” found on a stone slab from 2200 BC The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all used it Cooked for 8 days in a cauldron, dried for 2 days in a mould Latin word Sapo …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Roman Finds at the Musée Granet February 19, 2015Aix must be a paradise for archaeologists: building work in town often yields ancient foundations and sewers, but sometimes sumptuous Roman mosaic dining room floors, everyday pottery and glass from the table, and even jewellery, oil lamps and statues. They dated from around 2000 years ago when Aix was the first Roman town in the …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Marseille: Les Voutes de la Major October 22, 2015Slowly, the shopping and eating area tucked underneath the imposing cathedrale de la Major is coming to life. There are 8 stores open so far, including a very large Habitat (1500m2) and a Fragonard more of which later.…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Visit Glasgow’s Burrell Collection on Display the Musée Cantini, Marseille August 6, 2018The Musée Cantini has recently re-opened and is hosting an exhibition of paintings from Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, itself now closed for renovation. Sir William Burrell, a member of a wealthy Scottish ship-building family, was an avid collector of art and amassed 9000 items he donated to Glasgow in 1944. He was drawn to French realism …Continue Reading
