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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

How Dora Maar Continues to Influence the Art Scene in Ménerbes

July 10, 2023

Perched above the Luberon Valley, Ménerbes deserves its classification as one of the 172 prettiest villages in France. With old stone facades, pedestrian-friendly streets, tempting boutiques, and lively cafés, Ménerbes exudes Provencal charm. Ménerbes is also home to a thriving art scene, including an artist residency program inspired by Dora Maar’s career. Her creative legacy

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Silk Art Exhibition in Ménerbes this Summer

June 27, 2022

Until the end of September, La Vie en Soie II is an installation of textile creations by artist Joanna Staniszkis in Ménerbes. Located in Hotel de Tingry on Rue Cornille, next to the historic Dora Maar House, the exhibition includes recent works by Staniszkis, a Canadian who has lived in the Luberon at least part-time

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities

Menerbes the Luberon Village Made for Exploring

November 5, 2019

Hilltop Menerbes We often find ourselves sitting on the wall on the front edge of the pretty village of Menerbes, while we’re out exploring the area on our bikes. Like so many of the hilltop villages in the Luberon, it has an incredible view that stretches as far as Mont Ventoux. We spend time sitting

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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Visit Maison de la Truffe et du Vin du Luberon in Ménerbes

January 10, 2019

At the top of the dreamy village of Ménerbes within a 17th-century mansion is la Maison de la Truffe et du Vin de Luberon. Year after year, upon visiting this village, we would peer curiously through the iron gate of la Maison de la Truffe into the most beautiful, intimate garden on the side of a

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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

When You Visit Ménerbes Make Sure to Try Chez Auzet

October 18, 2018

Hungry during the afternoon when restaurants and grocery stores are closed in Provence? Then head up to Chez Auzet at the top of Ménerbes for the most delicious quiche for just five euros! If you want to splurge, you can spend seven euros and get a salad with your quiche. There are two choices—either quiche

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Atelier de Couleurs Workshop in Menerbes Where Period Furniture Gets a New Look

June 14, 2018

Artistic Menerbes Once you have visited the hilltop village of Menerbes, it is easy to understand why the Luberon and this town has enchanted so many. The charming main street compels you to pause and wander through an art gallery, or have a drink at one of the restaurants, particularly so if you have biked

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire

Who was Artist Nicolas de Staël and his Connection to Le Castellet in Ménerbes

September 15, 2017

One trail always leads to another…and so my discovery that the cookery writer Elizabeth David lived for some months in a large house in Ménerbes far more associated with another famous name from the 1950s inevitably made me want out find out more about the artist Nicolas de Staël. Who was he and what brought

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