Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Perfumed by Provence Rose et Marius + Discount January 27, 2020Rose et Marius is a luxury perfume house and home décor brand based in Aix-en-Provence. Founder Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard named the company after her grandmother, Rose, and as a tribute to Provence. Fleurquin-Bonnard’s inspiration for the exquisitely designed product line originates from childhood memories, at the family’s country home in Puget sur Argens (in the Var), …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Miriam Hartmann an Artistic Journey to Provence August 10, 2020Born in Kiel, Germany, a meandering path led Miriam Hartmann to her artist’s atelier in the village of Ménerbes. Why Provence? Over 15 years ago, Miriam Hartmann stood on the terrace of a modest studio in the Provencal village of Maubec. Gazing at Mont Ventoux, she had an overwhelming feeling that she was home. Inspired …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Aix en Provence Archaeologists Find Cemetery in centre ville November 23, 2016The ‘dig’ being carried out ahead of the redevelopment of the Place de la Madeleine has already yielded results in that skeletons are being exhumed and taken for examination. As expected, there was a 16-18th century cemetery beside the church. The archaeologists are also hoping to find objects. This historical discovery in the old centre …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Enterprising: Melina at English Bubble March 10, 2016This post may be a little longer than usual…but that is a reflection of the wide variety of activities at Aix’s ‘English Bubble’. Even if you’ve heard of it, you may not realise how much manager Melina offers there… This information may well be worth passing on to learn about all sorts of events at …Continue Reading
