Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Maison Cangina – Exciting Fooding in Aix March 22, 2016The traditional cafes in the Cours Mirabeau rarely serve patisseries with their morning drinks… and I never have the nerve to produce one out of a bag, which is what you can do in so many French villages. So I am often on the lookout for somewhere to get a good cake in Aix-en-Provence. Is …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Photographers in Provence Ballet Preljocaj – Photo Expo in Aix July 15, 2015Celebrating 30 years of bringing contemporary dance to Aix, there is an exhibition of photography of the Ballet Preljocaj which is running until 20th September. There will be photos from the archives but also those taken by three photographers, one of whom is Jean-Claude Carbonne.…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
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities 10 Magical Places to Discover in Aix-en-Provence February 19, 2020Guest Post: If you have already had your fill of Paris with its Eiffel Tower and other sights, then it’s time to rediscover France. In this article, we suggest you go on a tour of Aix-en-Provence, which is located near Marseille. We deliberately overlooked the most popular and iconic sights – you can see those …Continue Reading
