Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire Ateliers Fourwinds Breathing New Artistic Energy in Aureille August 25, 2017At first glance, one might think nothing much has changed at Ateliers Fourwinds since my last visit four years ago. Which, is exactly what the new partners want for this artistic workshop (atelier) space with its natural vistas of the Alpilles. Their desire was to breathe new artistic energy into this creative retreat. Vianney Pinon and …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Carrières de Lumières 2022 Take a Journey to Italy February 14, 2022This year at Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux de Provence Venise la Serenissima will whisk us to the Grand Canal, over little bridges and through the shady walkways between beautiful buildings and churches. The 45-minute image and music show will immerse visitors in Byzantine art and the golden mosaics of Saint Mark’s Basilica, as …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Roman Finds at the Musée Granet February 19, 2015Aix must be a paradise for archaeologists: building work in town often yields ancient foundations and sewers, but sometimes sumptuous Roman mosaic dining room floors, everyday pottery and glass from the table, and even jewellery, oil lamps and statues. They dated from around 2000 years ago when Aix was the first Roman town in the …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit Goldsworthy’s Refuge d’Art Hiking Trail in Provence September 10, 2020Hiking and Culture Works by British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, known for creating outdoor installations from natural materials found nearby, form part of a new 150km “art” hiking route which stretches across the north of our region. Named the Refuge d’Art, in the Unesco Geopark reserve in collaboration with the Gassendi Museum in Digne-les-Bains and the Réserve …Continue Reading
