Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Only One Day to Spend in Aix-en-Provence November 29, 2018Aix-en-Provence in One Day It’s surprising to me that when people come to Provence, their tours are often so short. Travelling from the Côte d’ Azur to Marseilles, to Aix-en-Provence, to Montpelier, to St. Rémy, to the Luberon, to Avignon, and all the quaint villages in between is a pretty tall order. One destination that …Continue Reading
Explore · Provencal History & Traditions Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte: A Church of Firsts June 17, 2015It’s a pretty big honor to be the first Roman Catholic church in a region where around half of the population is Catholic. Back in the 12th century, Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte served as a hospice and chapel for the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem of the Order of Malta. This group was formed in Jerusalem in the 11th …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Our Top Ideas for Spending a Day in Aix-en-Provence November 3, 2022Situated in the Bouches du Rhône, Aix-en-Provence may lack Marseille’s waterfront and beaches, but the beauty of Aix more than makes up for it. A day is hardly long enough to appreciate a city that began as a Roman settlement over 2,000 years ago. But it is possible with our tips on how to spend …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Discover Provence Tours with Locals June 26, 2015It must have been a bit of a letdown for Sarah Pernet, the founder of Discover Provence, to meet with travel guru Rick Steves one week and myself the next. It is obvious why Discover Provence (established 2012) is on Mr Steves’ radar, this young company has achieved the number one rating on Trip Advisor …Continue Reading