Provencal Art in Marseille Gallery Pentcheff
Have you heard of Galerie Pentcheff in Marseille? I just stumbled across it on the internet and was amazed to read about the scale of its enterprise. It’s a commercial gallery and bookstore which mounts exhibitions. The current one is ‘Seyssaud, Verdilhan, Chabaud’, focusing on three very colourful details on …
Have you heard of Galerie Pentcheff in Marseille? I just stumbled across it on the internet and was amazed to read about the scale of its enterprise. It’s a commercial gallery and bookstore which mounts exhibitions. The current one is ‘Seyssaud, Verdilhan, Chabaud’, focusing on three very colourful details on …
Sculpture Trail in Saint-Paul de Vence
It is one of the chicest villages on the Cote d’Azur, a great favourite with the tourists, but right now Saint-Paul de Vence is peaceful and their summer sculpture trail is in place until the end of October. ‘Art en Ciel‘ brings ten artists to the village to show their …
It is one of the chicest villages on the Cote d’Azur, a great favourite with the tourists, but right now Saint-Paul de Vence is peaceful and their summer sculpture trail is in place until the end of October. ‘Art en Ciel‘ brings ten artists to the village to show their …
Sculpture Garden at La Bastide Rose
This place is just gorgeous. It was the home of Pierre Salinger, President Kennedy’s press secretary and spokesman, and his fourth wife Poppy. He chose this 17th-century mill on the river Sorgue for retirement in 2000, having sworn that if George W Bush was elected president he would quit the …
This place is just gorgeous. It was the home of Pierre Salinger, President Kennedy’s press secretary and spokesman, and his fourth wife Poppy. He chose this 17th-century mill on the river Sorgue for retirement in 2000, having sworn that if George W Bush was elected president he would quit the …
Suspended Art in Sanary sur Mer
Sanary sur Mer has to be one of the loveliest seaside towns – the harbour is so picturesque with the traditional pointus, coloured flags and palm trees. Right now, there is an extra reason to go: ‘L’Art Suspendu’. Forty-nine artists are exhibiting their giant canvases (50x200cm) at this interesting art expo …
Sanary sur Mer has to be one of the loveliest seaside towns – the harbour is so picturesque with the traditional pointus, coloured flags and palm trees. Right now, there is an extra reason to go: ‘L’Art Suspendu’. Forty-nine artists are exhibiting their giant canvases (50x200cm) at this interesting art expo …
Dancing, Music and Art in Provence
Generally, summer is a time of festivals and music all over France. It is best to check the local guides for details as there is plenty to see in the way of art and music in Provence. If you let Provence carry you away, you might find yourself Dancing in …
Generally, summer is a time of festivals and music all over France. It is best to check the local guides for details as there is plenty to see in the way of art and music in Provence. If you let Provence carry you away, you might find yourself Dancing in …
This Summer – Special Shows at Carrieres de Lumieres
Friday 4th March, was the launch of the 2016 show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence – it’s Chagall – Songes d’Une Nuit d’Ete is an inspired choice for the new show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence. If you haven’t visited before, …
Friday 4th March, was the launch of the 2016 show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence – it’s Chagall – Songes d’Une Nuit d’Ete is an inspired choice for the new show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence. If you haven’t visited before, …
Impressions, Facts and Things to do in Lyon (other than eat)
So we’re currently lying on the couch holding our bellies after we have been testing their limits all weekend in France’s gastronomic capital. Lyon is a city full of surprises and delicious specialties. I wasn’t expecting the buildings to be so colourful. As it’s so close to the Alps, I …
So we’re currently lying on the couch holding our bellies after we have been testing their limits all weekend in France’s gastronomic capital. Lyon is a city full of surprises and delicious specialties. I wasn’t expecting the buildings to be so colourful. As it’s so close to the Alps, I …
Chagall at the Carrieres de Lumieres in 2016
Now open! The 2016 show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence – it’s ‘Chagall: Songes d’Une Nuit d’Eté’. What a treat this should be! If you haven’t visited before, this is a unique venue, a disused quarry where 100 projectors transmit images across the 14m high walls and …
Now open! The 2016 show at the Carrieres de Lumieres at Les Baux de Provence – it’s ‘Chagall: Songes d’Une Nuit d’Eté’. What a treat this should be! If you haven’t visited before, this is a unique venue, a disused quarry where 100 projectors transmit images across the 14m high walls and …
Carpool to a château or art gallery? Why not! Covoiture-Art
Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Now, having no car or adversity to using public transport is a thing of the past if you desire to visit art galleries, museums or historical places of interest throughout France – welcome to the concept of Covoiture-Art! We’ve all seen car sharing sites …
Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Now, having no car or adversity to using public transport is a thing of the past if you desire to visit art galleries, museums or historical places of interest throughout France – welcome to the concept of Covoiture-Art! We’ve all seen car sharing sites …
Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein Fake Paintings
Thinking about the question marks over the authenticity of the Venus (from the art collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein), which was on show at the Hotel de Caumont, I was reminded of an experiment last year at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. It’s the world’s oldest gallery.
Thinking about the question marks over the authenticity of the Venus (from the art collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein), which was on show at the Hotel de Caumont, I was reminded of an experiment last year at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. It’s the world’s oldest gallery.
