Explore · Our House in Provence Visit to Aix-en-Provence, City of a Thousand Fountains August 4, 2017As I have written previously, one of our favourite towns is Aix-en-Provence. The capital of Provence in the Middle Ages is about one hour and 15 minutes from our home in Sablet. Cousin Annick lives in a nearby village. One morning, a few months back, we headed there with our friends from Windsor to visit …Continue Reading
Explore · Provencal History & Traditions Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte: A Church of Firsts June 17, 2015It’s a pretty big honor to be the first Roman Catholic church in a region where around half of the population is Catholic. Back in the 12th century, Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte served as a hospice and chapel for the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem of the Order of Malta. This group was formed in Jerusalem in the 11th …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Apt was once Apta Julia the Roman City November 4, 2021Did you know that Apt, France, was once an important Roman centre? In her introduction below, Julie touches on some of Apt’s fascinating history. A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to do a pop-up event with my jewellery in the cellar of our friends’ newly restored townhouse and apartments in the centre …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore ExitGame Virtual Escapes in Marseille and Aix November 15, 2018Virtual Escapes Not far from Marseille’s Vieux Port is your chance to escape reality at ExitGame. The company opened its doors and “play” rooms in 2015. The concept originated in Asia, but these virtual escapes are now available in many cities around the world. The ExitGame escapes are suitable for anyone older than 12 years …Continue Reading