Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Local Painter Raphael Ponson at Musee Regards de Provence June 9, 2016I hadn’t heard of Raphaël Ponson before visiting the exhibition at Marseille’s Musee Regards de Provence, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing his work from the 19th century; it gives us an insight into the region in its pre-modern tranquility. The Vieux Port is shown as being a bustling centre this exhibit at Musee Regards de …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Why Pay a Visit to Chez Etienne Restaurant in Marseille’s Le Panier Quartier February 20, 2018Peter Mayle once wrote that Chez Etienne was his favourite Marseille restaurant for lunch and it seems he is not alone. As the locals say, ‘Il faut absolument passer, un fois, dans sa vie, chez Etienne’. Even Gault & Millau call it a ‘veritable institution’. Mayle was charmed by the old owner’s stance: no telephone, …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Marseille Art for the Spring April 27, 2015There’s a lovely, fresh, Spring-like exhibition of Cécile Colombo’s work in Marseille at the moment. She is a Gemenos-based artist who uses tissue, fabric, bits of text, inks and paint to make colourful collages. It’s at Galerie Charivari, 7 rue Fontange, Marseille 6, near Notre Dame du Mont. Until 15th May;…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Cannes Underwater Museum Sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor November 25, 2020Cannes Underwater Museum Just 15 minutes by ferry from Cannes, the two Lérins islands, Saint Honorat and Saint-Marguerite, are a popular destination for those hoping to spend a day enjoying the Mediterranean. Now, there is another reason to visit sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor. The area reserved for swimmers and scuba divers south of l’île …Continue Reading
