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David Hockney Film and Talk

Posted in Miscellaneous on February 1, 2023| 1 Comment »

…On Saturday 4th February, 10:00 at the Mazarin.  The film, ‘A Bigger Splash’ (1973) will be preceded by a talk by the director of the Musee Granet, Bruno Ely,

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For Fans Of Beyoncé

Posted in Miscellaneous on February 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Beyonce is embarking on her first world tour for seven years to promote her new album Renaissance.  It begins in Europe this May and will include a concert (more…)

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Prepare for…’Cézanne 2025′

Posted in Miscellaneous on January 23, 2023| 1 Comment »

Aix is in for a major Cezanne celebration in 2025 including an exhibition at the Musée Granet.

This will include a ‘parcours culturel’ between the major artistic sites – the family home at Jas de Bouffan, his studio and his beloved Bibemus quarry where he used to paint. (more…)

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Haute Couture Street Art

Posted in Art, Miscellaneous, Shopping on January 17, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Best Films of 2022…

Posted in Miscellaneous on January 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »

…according to Telerama that is, will be showing in Aix this month, 18-24 Jan.

They choose 14 films, which will be shown one per day at the Renoir and Mazarin.

It’s the 25th Telerama Festival – as usual, you need a coupon from the magazine to profit from the 4€ entry offer.

The list of films is on their website: https://festivals.telerama.fr/festivalcinema

The programme as far as Aix is concerned should be out soon so keep an eye on the Les Cinemas Aixois website..

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Looking Forward to Art in 2023 – Around Aix

Posted in Miscellaneous on January 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Let’s start in Marseille (more…)

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Looking Forward to Art in 2023 – in Aix

Posted in Miscellaneous on January 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »

As we await the arrival of David Hockney (Musee Granet 28 Jan – 28 May), and enjoy the continuation of Yves Klein (Hotel Caumont until 26 March), there are dates to note at the local museums: (more…)

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Carrieres des Lumieres – Private Tours Available

Posted in Miscellaneous on December 28, 2022| 4 Comments »

Calling all tour-organisers


After the Carrières close to the general public, you can take part in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience. You will enjoy: the theatre, a viewing of the current show and a glass of champagne. (more…)

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Sunny Peyrolles Harnesses Solar Energy

Posted in Miscellaneous on December 28, 2022| Leave a Comment »

With 2022 now declared the second hottest year in Provence since records began in 1900, more and more effort is going into the capture of that precious solar energy.

The commune of Peyrolles moved fast, even before the current energy crisis: it now has one of Europe’s largest ‘grands parcs photovoltaïques flottant’ in Europe. (more…)

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Customers give Aix Cafés the Cold Shoulder

Posted in Miscellaneous on December 11, 2022| 2 Comments »

The bitterly cold weather is proving a turn-off for customers of Aix cafés and restaurants where it is now against the law to use outdoor heaters in winter and a.c./clima in the summer. (more…)

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