Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire The Night 8 Cézannes were Stolen in Aix March 31, 2015It was back in August 1961, a long-forgotten incident, and thanks to local historian Alain Paire for sending details of this fascinating story. The thieves climbed the garden walls then up the decorative ironwork of the façade to reach the first floor paintings. …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Weekend in Marseilles Discovering its Stormy Past and Brilliant Future. April 6, 2018A recent weekend in Marseille turned my perception of the city inside out. Now I can’t wait to return. I’ll admit, a weekend in Marseille was not at the top of my travel list. Even though it’s less than two hours away from Uzés. It’s surely because I’ve watched too many movies and TV shows …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Spring in the Luberon Valley a Visit to Lourmarin May 15, 2018When you leave a place for several months, however much you love it, even somewhere as special as Lourmarin, you wonder. Wondering if it is as magical as the images you have so firmly imprinted in your mind. Wondering whether you’ll feel the same when you return. And then you do and wonder why you ever …Continue Reading
Explore Walk Around dreamy St Remy de Provence April 28, 2015St Remy de Provence is one of the oldest towns in France. Dreamy it certainly is………..and it is everything that one would expect from a Provencal town. It’s a good size too …..perfect for an easy meander around in a morning or afternoon. Little squares, cooling fountains, creamy white and pink shuttered houses and …Continue Reading
