Posted in Children, Event, Music, News on October 15, 2018| Leave a Comment »
I know it’s only October but this is an important date for the diary for all those who pack Aix’s ancient cathedral for
the annual carol concert.
It will take place at 16:00hrs on Sunday 2nd December. As regular attendees know, you really do have to be there by 15:30 to get a seat. It is justifiably very popular and a great start to Christmas.
Afterwards, what nicer than a hot spiced wine down at the Christmas market on the cours Mirabeau?
Posted in Children, Event, Food, Music, News, Patrimoine, Transport on September 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Last call…for people wanting a ride on the ‘navettes martimes’ the boats that go from Marseille’s Vieux Port down to Pointe Rouge or westwards to L’Estaque. The service ends Sunday (30th) and resumes in the spring.
Sunday is a good day for a visit to Marseille as (more…)
Posted in Music, News on June 20, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow it’s the summer solstice and of course the 
Fete de la Musique which takes place across France. (more…)
Posted in Art, Event, Music, News, Patrimoine on June 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Members of the Ballet Preljocaj will be performing on Friday evening at the Musée Granet during their Nocturne Dansée. A good opportunity to check out the new Picasso-Picabia exhibition whilst enjoying some contemporary dance. The museum will be open until 22:00, and the dancing will take place at 20 and 21:00hrs, each performance taking 35 minutes. (more…)
Posted in Music, News on June 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
This very popular programme, a run-up to the main ‘Festival d’Aix-en-Provence’, was created in 2013. (more…)
Posted in Event, Music, News, Patrimoine on May 5, 2018| 2 Comments »
If you haven’t witnessed a Provencal transhumance, or the seasonal movement of sheep, there’s a good opportunity tomorrow (May 6) at Les Milles, not far from Aix. (more…)
Posted in Event, Food, Music, Patrimoine, tagged Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Bandol, Cabries, Cannes, feria, La Ciotat, Musee Granet, Provence, Sanary-sur-Mer on March 30, 2018| 2 Comments »
Lots going on. Even if these events are not to your taste, it’s worth knowing about them so you can steer clear of traffic and crowds if need be! We once set off for Arles and met police road-blocks – we hadn’t realised there was a feria taking place: not the best day for a peaceful walk around the old town! Here are some events to enjoy or avoid as the mood takes you… (more…)
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