French Decor & Gardens · Guest Post · Inspire What Makes Provencal Interior Design So Irresistibly Beautiful? July 11, 2025The following guest article on Mediterranean l’art de vivre comes from the team at Herman & Arnal, an architectural and interior design firm based in Mougins, a village in the Alpes-Maritimes near Cannes and Grasse. Below are some key elements of Provencal interior design that embrace simplicity, neutral palettes, and celebrate indoor-outdoor living. Mediterranean Living …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence Summer is Rosé Time in Provence. Is 2024 a Good Vintage? July 8, 2025Now that summer is here, rosé wines will become even more interesting, but what about the rosé wine from Provence vintage 2024? Göran Boman, a wine expert and connoisseur of Provencal wines, recently wrote a post on his blog, “Is Provence Rosé Vintage 2024 Good?” More and more rosé is considered a wine that belongs …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Discover What Makes Les Ateliers Ouverts Forcalquier’s Most Wonderful Art Festival July 4, 2025The annual festival Les Ateliers Ouverts has become a must-attend event for both tourists and residents of Forcalquier and the surrounding area. The twelfth edition will take place from July 25 to 29, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Each year, nearly a thousand visitors attend this event …Continue Reading
Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Why Pétanque the Game is the Soul of Life in Southern France July 3, 2025Beneath the dappled shade of plane trees across Provence, a timeless tradition unfolds daily as silver balls arc through the air with precision and purpose. Pétanque, France’s beloved boules game, represents far more than mere recreation—it embodies the essence of southern French culture and community. Pétanque: A Cultural Cornerstone In the sun-drenched villages and towns …Continue Reading
