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
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Christmas Carols in Aix November 30, 2015Two unmissable carol concerts at the Cathedral, one international and one very Swedish! The annual international concert will be held on Saturday 6th December. It’s hugely popular so get there well before the 16:00 start if you want a seat. Carols, candles and happiness guaranteed!…Continue Reading
Explore · Learning French · Road Trips South of France · Virginie Van Der Wees Learning French on these Excursions from Aix-en-Provence August 1, 2024When students join me in Provence for a French immersion stay, I want to make sure that they improve their language skills and also get a chance to visit the region. Below are a few excursions from Aix-en-Provence that I have taken with students during their visits. Some of these are day tours, while others …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence Where is France’s Most Romantic Hotel? April 20, 2016Right here in Aix as it turns out! Le Parisien has just awarded that honour to La Maison d’Aix, a mansion built in 1789, in the Quartier Mazarin. Architect Laure Juhen has renovated the building in the spirit of a previous owner Madame Henriette Reboul, a ‘ mystérieuse antiquaire et sublime séductrice.’ This boutique hotel …Continue Reading
