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
What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Dancing, Music and Art in Provence July 27, 2016Generally, 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 the Streets of Salon de …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste Why Pay a Visit to Chez Etienne Restaurant in Marseille’s Le Panier Quartier February 20, 2018Peter Mayle once wrote that Chez Etienne was his favourite Marseille restaurant for lunch and it seems he is not alone. As the locals say, ‘Il faut absolument passer, un fois, dans sa vie, chez Etienne’. Even Gault & Millau call it a ‘veritable institution’. Mayle was charmed by the old owner’s stance: no telephone, …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Marti Schmidt Discover the Artists of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie January 31, 2020Art Lover’s Tour During my fall 2019 art tour “Provence From an Artist’s Point of View,” I discovered a gem, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, which is an old village with colourful Provençal houses and medieval history. Clay has shaped the history of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie since the middle ages. Come and join me this spring to discover the artists of …Continue Reading
