Barefoot Blogger · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Movie Night in Uzes: Carmen at the Met November 10, 2014Somehow it seems strange to see a French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes — with French subtitles. It was truly a memorable event. Carmen and more. Not only was it the first time I’ve seen the opera “Carmen” in full; and the first time I’ve seen an …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore Looks like a good year in Provence June 23, 2015By David Taylor The warm dry weather conditions are perfect for the lavender and olive trees. The lavender is showing its first shimmering of colour, which will be in bloom in a matter of weeks whilst the olive trees are full of young flower buds that will soon become our Explore this Post Via:: Accommodation …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Meander Provence with Modern Trobadors Tours September 10, 2015The Modern Trobadors may travel through Provence with iDevices and digital cameras, but their goal is similar to their medieval brethren to share news about this diverse corner of France. Now, you can join them on a bespoke tour of Provence in 2016. Medieval troubadours were poets and musicians who crafted stories into lyrical prose …Continue Reading
Explore · Margo Lestz The Cicada (Cigale) of Provence August 19, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: The Sun Makes Them Sing When the warm days of summer arrive in Provence, the air is filled with the song of the cicadas, or cigales in French. They’re the loudest insects on the planet and their “song” has been measured at up to 120 decibels, which is comparable …Continue Reading