Explore · Learning French · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees Visiting Arles for Art While Learning French in Provence March 29, 2024Jeannie and her daughter, Megan, joined Virginie for a wonderful French immersion week in Provence. They stayed in the studio Mas des Pins during their time in the region. Both mother and daughter are art lovers, so Virginie suggested visiting Arles. The text in English and French (written by Virginie’s students) is about their visit …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Touring Heather Robinson’s “Lost in Arles” Perfectly Provence November 5, 2015Trailing her degrees from Yale and the University of New York, former actress Heather Robinson changed careers to become a travel writer. She has been living in France for over 14 years with her photographer companion. You can read more about Heather’s favourite spots in Arles and her “Lost in Arles” walking tours. We asked Heather …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Step back in time Hotel de Caumont in Aix August 12, 2015You can almost hear the clip-clop of the horses’ hooves maneuvering their master’s carriages on the cobblestones. Glance through the majestic iron gates into the cour d’honneur at l’Hôtel de Caumont and let the elegant limestone façade transport you to another era. The grand entrance was unique even in the chic Quartier Mazarin in Aix-en-Provence. …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Ask a Local: Why Visit Arles? October 15, 2015Much like her decision to follow a good looking French photographer to his native land. The couple were struck by a coup de coeur (love struck) when they spent one fateful night in Arles in 2003. You can read the full story in Heather’s blog post here. Whether you are a visitor or a long …Continue Reading