Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Living in Provence Fancy New Public Transit Aixpress Bus Arriving Spring 2019 November 8, 2018So here it is, the new Aixpress bus. The manufacturers call it an ‘ie-tram’, whereas the Aix mairie refers to it as an ‘autobus’. This reflects the vehicle’s dual use in that it will run inside its designated lane for most of its journey (like a tram) but can also function like a normal bus …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Craving Madeleines a Sweet French Fix in Aix-en-Provence October 22, 2020Susan Gish may not have a long history of reading works by Marcel Proust, but she shares his love for the classic French cookie-cake = madeleines. She wrote the following, “All I knew was that I am addicted to them. Not all madeleines, just those from Christophe Madeleines in Aix-en-Provence. Being far from an intellectual, …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Learning French Learning French in Aix-en-Provence this Summer the Destination Francais Way July 19, 2018Here is some information from two French teachers who have moved from the classroom approach in favour of walking around Aix, visiting the markets, having lunch together, and all the time having French conversations—with notes of new vocabulary being emailed to you later. Destination Francais classes are geared toward children or adults. They also offer …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Changes Ahead for Aix-en-Provence Market February 8, 2016Returning to Aix last week, it was good to see the textile market stalls back together in the Cours Mirabeau after being scattered around during the Christmas period; but further changes are afoot from June onwards and the stall holders are not happy. All three markets – textile, foods and artisnal the Aix-en-Provence markets.…Continue Reading