Inspire · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions French National Anthem La Marseillaise the History of the Song July 12, 2019Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: It took a Revolution France’s rousing national anthem, the Marseillaise, was written during the French Revolution. In 1792 the Revolution was in full swing, and all the monarchies of Europe were nervous. It made them uneasy to see people rise up against a king, and it was in their best interest to …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Must Visit Eygalieres an Authentic Village in Provence September 14, 2016Contributor blog post by Nutmeg: The key to understanding Provence is to spend some quality time in historical villages such as Eygalières. The town is tiny compared to its neighbours, with a population of only 1830 (pop. census 2008). The village site as it is known today began to take shape in the 12th century, but …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Getting Lost in Arles a Guided Tour September 4, 2015We had barely walked 3km from our meeting point, but we were utterly lost in the architecture and history of Arles. My husband and I were in Arles for our annual trip to the sous-prefecture to request the forms for the renewal of our long-stay visas. This process involves getting up early (which he hates), …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Aix Mansions Sale Update April 12, 2016Last autumn, it was announced that two mansions in centre ville were for sale. The town authorities wished to divest themselves of buildings which weren’t functional and cost too much to maintain. Now there is some progress to report on one. The Hotel de Valbelle, currently the sous-prefecture, in rue Mignet, has been snapped up by …Continue Reading
