Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire Painting the South August 10, 2015The south is a world of light. Luminescent brightness is the first, clearest and most lasting impression it makes when you arrive, and its absence is what hits you when you go back north. For a painter, the challenge is somehow to evoke this world using colours and canvas. It’s a challenge which forces the …Continue Reading
Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees November 1 is La Toussaint in France Discover the Traditions October 30, 2023This article is about the traditions surrounding La Toussaint by a student who participated in a French immersion holiday with Virginie Van Der Wees. The text is written in English, followed by French text. Please keep reading for those interested in improving their French and learning about the holiday traditions in the South of France. …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Creative Display Next Weekend by Barbara Pitcher March 10, 2015Three local creatives are getting together next weekend to exhibit their work. ‘Profusion’, above, is typical of the exuberant and colourful impressionistic/abstract style of Barbara Pitcher. She works with oils, acrylics and mixed media to paint flowers and locations that resonate with her. Barbara Pitcher is a talented lady who can switch from fluent English …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Christmas 2017: Festive events and activities on the French Riviera December 19, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: The Zone B school holidays over the Christmas period run from 22 December and finish 7 January so it’s a good time to use the fortnight’s break to partake in some festive activities. As well as the usual Christmas markets that pop up each year in every town, there are …Continue Reading
