Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Orange Festival on the French Riviera May 29, 2015The Côte d’Azur and its surrounding countryside, in fact the whole of the département of the Alpes-Maritimes, is covered in historic fortified hill villages; some well known, others hidden and secret. There are literally hundreds and many of them have an annual festival of some sort celebrating their artisanal or historical traditions. Keep reading about …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Creative Display Next Weekend by Barbara Pitcher March 10, 2015Three local creatives are getting together next weekend to exhibit their work. ‘Profusion’, above, is typical of the exuberant and colourful impressionistic/abstract style of Barbara Pitcher. She works with oils, acrylics and mixed media to paint flowers and locations that resonate with her. Barbara Pitcher is a talented lady who can switch from fluent English …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Making the Most of Monaco October 24, 2014With not one but two Grimaldi babies due at the end of the year, it’ll be all eyes on the Palais Princier de Monaco. Although we have visited Monaco at various times, I hadn’t realised that in fact you can go for a tour inside the palace. Speed though is of the essence as it closes on October …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Guest Post Books Set in Provence April 2, 2015Provence is a rich environment for writers. Peter Mayle sparked a trend for books about Provence, but reading fiction set locally is fun. Mary Lou Longworth has penned a series of crime novels based in and around Aix. Starting with Death at the Chateau Bremont. Books Set in Provence For many, Peter Mayle’s best-selling novel …Continue Reading
