Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Endless Reasons to Visit Marseille in Provence March 18, 2020Alexis Steinman is an American, an explorer and a storyteller who has chosen to live in Marseille. Fully bilingual, Alexis settled in Marseille in September 2017. The city continues to feeds her curiosity and her stomach. For this talented writer, the port city offers endless opportunities to share the stories under its cultural quilt. Join …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Dépardon Photography at MUCEM February 6, 2015There seems to be an inexhaustible supply of famous French photographers – it must be a result of living in such a beautifully photogenic country. MUCEM’s current expo showcases the work of Raymond Dépardon and I found it to be a colourful and stimulating exhibition.…Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Good Reasons to Head on Over to Avignon Art and Cake! July 4, 2017A room dedicated to Sandro Botticelli at Avignon’s Petit Palais was inaugurated in April following the Louvre’s decision to send the artist’s ‘Venus aux Trois Putti’ south to join the existing Madonna and Child. This permanent display also incorporates work from Botticelli’s pupils. The collection at the Petit Palais is astonishing in its size – 327 …Continue Reading
Explore · Liz Lord Don’t Get Burnt in Nice Budget Travel Tips April 13, 2015Nice airport has recently been voted the most beautiful aerial approach in the world, by Private Fly. For people living in the Alpes-Maritimes it remains a thrill, as you approach from the West along the Var or East past Monaco, before landing on the sea (well that is how it feels!) at the Nice airport …Continue Reading