Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Roam the Enchanting Provencal Countryside When Visiting Aix-en-Provence October 11, 2024Aix-en-Provence is a moderate-sized city in the Bouches du Rhône department of Provence. Home to Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) and several prestigious Lycées, the city has a dynamic vibe and a long history. Initially settled by the Romans in 122 BC, Aix is one of the most visited cities in Provence. Aix’s urban centre offers much …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Spend a day in Aix en Provence October 7, 2015Another of our favourite cities in Aix-en-Provence is about an hour’s drive from Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt. It is a busy university town, like Marseille, with a certain chic feel. It has stunning buildings, much history, and plenty of fine shopping and eating. Continue reading here for the original article. Ideas for a Day in Aix-en-Provence Situated in …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Rousset the Best of Living Near Aix-en-Provence May 13, 2021Virginie Van Der Wees lives with her young family near the Mont Sainte Victoire, a short 20-minute drive from Aix-en-Provence. She is a masseuse and a certified French teacher for non-French speakers. Since 2018, Virginie puts together full immersion experiences that include hosting and supporting language learners in her family’s home. We asked Virginie to …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur November Events in Provence November 3, 2017November in Provence. Bring on the chestnuts! We’re currently in Corsica and it seems that roasting them in your front yard is the thing to do. Love it. Are you in the holiday spirit yet? The massive amounts of high-quality chocolate boxes at the supermarkets are tempting me… Has anyone made a Christmas cake already? …Continue Reading
