Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Exploring Art in the Vineyards of Provence September 22, 2020Visiting local vineyards for a walk, tasting, and some art should provide a perfect outing for these days of social distancing. Here are a few suggestions by region: Luberon Vineyards: Wine and gourmet food are reasons to visit Chateau la Coste (near Aix-en-Provence), but there is no question the contemporary art installations are a big …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
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
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire La Commanderie de Peyrassol Modern Art in a Provencal Vineyard July 26, 2018Here’s a suggestion for an interesting art lover’s outing, about an hour’s drive from Aix-en-Provence. La Commanderie de Peyrassol is not only a successful Var vineyard producing 500,000 bottles of wine a year but is a fast-growing contemporary sculpture park. Continue reading here for details from Lynne’s visit to this vineyard’s modern art collection. There are diverse …Continue Reading
