Inspire · Jemma - French Lessons · Shopping & Gifts Shopping for Staples in Antibes November 14, 2019By Jemma I recently ordered a music stand from Amazon for delivery in Antibes. Perhaps it was the shape of the box, but dispatch to the usual Amazon Locker being impossible, I scanned the available pick-up options. Geoffreys British Supermarket Geoffreys of London. My heart did an elaborate flip. What better excuse? I would be obliged …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Christmas 2017: Festive events and activities on the French Riviera December 19, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: The Zone B school holidays over the Christmas period run from 22 December and finish 7 January so it’s a good time to use the fortnight’s break to partake in some festive activities. As well as the usual Christmas markets that pop up each year in every town, there are …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Menton Lemon Festival, and a Folklore Group Safeguarding Mentonnais Culture February 29, 2024On Wednesday, February 21st, the fifth day of the 90th Menton Lemon Festival, the folklore group La Capeline de Menton performed traditional music, singing, and dancing to retrace the steps of their 19th-century Mentonnais ancestors. Imagine a light flute following the steady rhythm of a beating drum while girls and women dressed in long striped …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Visit to Mougins Picasso Statue by Dutch Sculptor Gabriël Sterk June 15, 2018The Paul Cézanne statue at the Rotonde in Aix is the work of Dutch sculptor Gabriël Sterk who not only produced it but also organized its funding: when I interviewed him at the time, he explained that he had recently moved to the town and couldn’t understand why there was no permanent memorial to the …Continue Reading