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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Major New Picasso Museum to open in Aix-en-Provence in 2021

February 9, 2018

The former convent and college des Precheurs in Aix Centre Ville has been sold for 11.5 million euros to house an extensive collection of Picasso’s works—2,000 in all—including paintings, ceramics, and sculptures. The Musée Jacqueline et Pablo Picasso will be the third museum in France to be in France to be dedicated to the artist, after

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Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Where to eat Crepes and Pets de Nonnes in Aix-en-Provence

February 7, 2018

With Chandeleur in France and Pancake Tuesday in the UK, February is a good time to whip up batter for pastries and crepes. But if you prefer to buy something in town, there are many choices. The traditional pets de nonnes – nuns’ farts  – are in the artisanal boulangeries in town – just under 4 euros for 100g of

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Rebecca Ronane

Want to be Your Best Self? Join a Group Coaching Session in Aix-en-Provence

February 2, 2018

You may well have found your dream location in Provence, but eventually life has a tendency to kick in wherever you are & that’s when Life Coaching can be useful. Coaching can be expensive and not everyone feels comfortable in a one to one situation, that’s only a couple of reasons I’ve started english language

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Ouvrage Boutique Made in France Architecture and Design Meet in Aix-en-Provence

December 5, 2017

Sébastian and Agnes Krier shared the following about their architecture and design boutique, “Ce lieu ne pouvait que s’appeler Ouvrage: ce qui est produit par l’ouvrier, l’artisan ou l’artiste, le résultat du travail de ses mains et donc son œuvre.” This place could not be called anything but “Ouvrage.” The work produced by the hands

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Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Aix-en-Provence is Sprouting New Burger Bars!

November 30, 2017

A bit shocking to come back to Aix and find two burger bars about to open in town, one each end of the Cours Mirabeau! ‘J’aimerais qu’ils aillent ailleurs’, said Mayor Marysse Joissans, but they must have had a green light as ‘Five Guys’ opens in a few days. This burger restaurant and L’Artisan du

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Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Aix-en-Provence Christmas Markets – Dates and Details

November 24, 2017

Cézanne finds himself marooned between the Foire aux Santons and woolly jumpers at the textile market. It seems strange having the Aix-en-Provence Christmas markets starting up against such a bright blue sky and warm sun, but there we are – the chalets are built and the children’s rides are already in action at the Rotonde.

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Explore · Our House in Provence

Visit to Aix-en-Provence, City of a Thousand Fountains

August 4, 2017

As I have written previously, one of our favourite towns is Aix-en-Provence. The capital of Provence in the Middle Ages is about one hour and 15 minutes from our home in Sablet. Cousin Annick lives in a nearby village. One morning, a few months back, we headed there with our friends from Windsor to visit

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