…will be on show this coming weekend in Aix at the chic Maison Dauphine in the Quartier Mazarin. This 18th century townhouse
contains both a gallery on the ground-floor and elegant apartments upstairs. Friends have stayed here and liked it very much. (more…)
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Design Delights
Posted in Event, Miscellaneous on December 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Major Fire at Les Deux Garcons
Posted in Miscellaneous on November 30, 2019| 10 Comments »
Fire broke out early this morning (30 Nov) at the historic café in Aix, Les Deux Garcons.
English Christmas Fair in Marseille…Saturday 30th November
Posted in Miscellaneous on November 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »
What happened to the ‘windows’ in the Place de Verdun?
Posted in Miscellaneous on November 17, 2019| 2 Comments »
Archaeologists excavating the Palace of the Counts of Provence in 2018
It was such a positive move when 3 high-resistance windows/vitres were installed in the newly paved Place de Verdun. They were designed to let locals and tourists alike see the remains of the old Roman road into Aix, and the basements of the 12th-century palace itself, uncovered during excavations in 2018.
These vitres weren’t planned from the start but added to the project as the result of so much local interest and the desire to allow future generations see what had been uncovered.
The incremental cost was 800,000 euros which covered rain-water drainage, lighting, humidity-control and of course the special glass.
So why have they had to be replaced?
MuCEM’s Next Blockbuster…
Posted in Event, Miscellaneous, Patrimoine on October 23, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Aix Vide Grenier
Posted in Miscellaneous on October 8, 2019| 1 Comment »
It’s time for the town to have its annual clear-out. The Aix vide-grenier takes place on Sunday 13th October, from 08:30, all down the cours Sextius.
Such fun if you like rooting around for bargains!
French Lessons – New Autumn Offer
Posted in Miscellaneous on September 11, 2019| Leave a Comment »
If you want to take the plunge with French, or join a small discussion group to improve your level, local teaching duo Chantal and
Fabienne, of Destination Francais, have an autumn offer.
- Learn French with a one-hour practical session – in a café, or walking through town, or visiting the market – as an individual or group. One session free when 10 are booked, before the end of October.
- Join a discussion group – varied topics to be covered – at B2/C1 level. These will run Mon-Fri, 9-16:00, providing 2 or more are booked for each session. 25 euros. One session free when 10 are booked, before the end of October.
For more info or to book, here is the website: http://www.destinationfrancais.com/
Art in the South of France; the inside story
The South of France. Enchanted by the deep blue of the Mediterranean, the olive trees, poppies, irises and that dazzling light, artists found their creativity flourished under the hot sun. My new book takes you on a journey visiting museums and galleries as well as artists’ studios and their favourite painting spots. From Van Gogh in Arles, to Signac in Saint-Tropez; from Cézanne in Aix, over to Nice for Renoir and Matisse, the story unfolds of artists who knew each other and painted together in the warm south. Prepare too to meet colourful local artists who captured their beloved Provence for us to enjoy.
Buy: in Book-in-Bar, Aix, or online. Please click here: /art-in-the-south-of-france-the-inside-story/paperback/product-23586102.html
Aix-en-Provence The Inside Story
My first book tells the story of this fascinating town and introduces .some of the characters who have lived here. With a focus on people rather than buildings, history is unravelled through anecdotes with lots of suggestions of what to see when you visit. Available from lulu.com - /aix-en-provence-the-inside-story
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