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Art in the South of France: The Inside Story
Posted in Art, Book, News, Patrimoine, tagged Aixcentric, Arles, Art in the South of France, Auguste Chabaud, Cassis, Charles Camoin, Joseph Garibaldi, Marseille, Matisse, Mucem, musee bonnard, Musee Nationale Fernand Leger, Musee Picasso, Nice, Paul Cézanne, Regards-de-Provence, Renoir on April 16, 2018| 18 Comments »
Good News – Glass Panels for Place Verdun
Posted in Miscellaneous, News, Patrimoine, tagged Aix, Aixcentric, fouilles, Place Verdun, vitres dallés on April 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Chapeau! The conseil municipal of Aix yesterday unanimously voted to install three glass panels (dalles vitrés) above the archaeological remains recently uncovered in the Place Verdun.
The ‘dig’ has been going on ahead of the pedestrianisation of the places Precheurs, Madeleine and Verdun. Link to some background: https://aixcentric.com/2016/06/05/place-des-precheurs-archaeologists-to-move-in/
It’s front page news in today’s La Provence and here is a rough shot of their explanatory diagram which shows where the panels will be. (more…)
Rainy day? Head for the cinema!
Posted in Film, tagged Aix, Aixcentric, Mary Magdalene, The Sense of an Ending on April 12, 2018| 2 Comments »
There’s a good film in V.O. at the cinema in Aix, ideal if you want to get away from the wind and rain forecast. (more…)
Sorting out the Strikes
Posted in News, tagged Aixcentric, SNCF, strike dates on April 6, 2018| 2 Comments »
My thanks to Juliet who has reminded me about this useful website, now it seems we are, once again, in the thick of strike action from various unions: http://www.cestlagreve.fr/
As far as the trains are concerned, here are the dates published. Strikes begin at 19:00 the night before, and end 8:00 the day after the strike ends.
| Month | Strike days |
|---|---|
| April | 3–4 / 8–9 / 13–14 / 18–19 / 23–24 / 28–29 |
| May | 3–4 / 8–9 / 13–14 / 18–19 / 23–24 / 28–29 |
| June | 2–3 / 7–8 / 12–13 / 17–18 / 22–23 / 27–28 |
Porquerolles – Special Offer for Visitors This Month
Posted in News, Patrimoine, tagged Aixcentric, Porquerolles on April 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
When UK papers print their round-ups of 10/20/50 top beaches in Europe, Notre Dame beach at the island of Porquerolles usually features. As it should – it’s lovely. And spring is a perfect time to visit.
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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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