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
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Cezanne’s Provence Painted by Artist Jill Steenhuis Part 1 January 8, 2015Jill Steenhuis is an American artist who has lived just outside of Aix-en-Provence for 30 years. Jill paints en plein air (outside) the way Cezanne did much of his work. Inspired by this master painter and one of very few artists with access to Château Noir Jill agreed to share her story with Perfectly Provence …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Provencal History & Traditions Aix App – For Walks in the Town September 30, 2015Carolyne Kauser-Abbott of Edible Heritage has created a self-guided walking tour of Aix that takes you to all the best places in town. It brings to life the monuments, fountains, buildings of centre ville along with stories of the lives of famous local figures. But it’s more than just a history lesson.…Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions The Seasons of Tour de l’Horloge in Aix-en-Provence August 31, 2021It’s someone’s job to clamber up narrow staircases and reach across the void inside the Tour de l’Horloge to manoeuvre the four (4) statues around every 3 months when the season changes. It’s down to (or should we say up to) the Mairie concierge, who says he didn’t realize this was involved when he took …Continue Reading