Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Fondation Maeght – Art in Action November 15, 2016What is it? The Foundation owns one of the largest collections of paintings, sculptures and graphic works of the 20th century in Europe and shows contemporary artists’ work…and it’s just a 2-hour drive from Aix. Who were the Maeghts? Aimé and Marguerite Maeght who were art dealers and collectors based in Cannes. This gallery in Saint-Paul …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions Discovering the Roman Barge and Other Treasures of Arles September 28, 2017The Roman History of Arles What’s 2,000 years old, 100 feet long and used to float? If you guessed a Roman barge, you win! And you can see one now in the Arles Museum of Antiquity. Arles was once an important Roman town, a trading centre with a significant port. Barges with cargo from all …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts MuSaMa Savon de Marseille Preserving Provencal History September 21, 2018Le Musée de Savon de Marseille MuSaMa opened in mid-March (2018) near the Vieux Port. This museum, boutique and workshop are dedicated to safeguarding the reputation of Savon de Marseille. The vision of the museum’s founders is to educate visitors about the vrai (real) Savon de Marseille, its eco-friendly ingredients, and artisanal production. This goal …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire Amazing Proof That “Art Imitates Life” in France October 26, 2015When the Barefoot Blogger decided to travel to France, this blog was born. It was intended as a “letter back home” to those I know so they could keep up with my adventure. Little did I know that the blog would take on a life of its own. Now it …Continue reading here …Continue Reading
