The Year of Giono
The author of "The Horseman on the Roof" was born in Manosque. This "armchair traveler" – as he called himself – never left his native town. His life and his work will be...
20/02/2012
The Jeu de Paume Theatre, An Italian Setting for the Performing Arts
Gold leaf and red upholstery dress this landmark for the performing arts in Aix-en-Provence. Let's visit one of France's oldest theatres, splendidly brought up to date at the...
15/02/2012
Meet the Greeters
This little community of Marseille lovers welcomes visitors hoping to discover the city differently. It's indie tourism!
13/02/2012
Alix de Moussac's Chic Underwear
Wearing Lurex, you'll know better how to look him in the eyes and say...
11/02/2012
A Touch of Sun
At the beginning of the 20th century, Henri-Edmond Cross painted the Lavandou region with thousands of brushstrokes, rendering in oil and watercolor its unique palette. His work can...
09/02/2012
Valentine Wishlist
This celebration of love may seem quite corny to some people... To make that special day a very chic moment, we selected a few gifts, charming objects, cute, funny and unusual ideas...
03/02/2012
Grasse the Perfume Capital
A city of "art and history", but especially of perfume and flowers, Grasse invites us to visit its streets, museums and gardens...
29/01/2012
The Princess with Cherry Pearls
 
In the 19th century, the young Hortense de Beauharnais turned many heads in Napoleon Bonapart's court. The cause? A slight timidity that sent a flush of pink to her porcelain...
26/01/2012
The Art Hospital
In Marseille, artworks get a facelift from specialized restorers, who practice their craft in a unique place in France, the Interregional Centre for Heritage Conservation and...
17/01/2012
The Atelier Cézanne, Following in the Painter's Footsteps
The studio that Cézanne had built at the turn of the century in the heights of Aix-en-Provence still exists. Admittedly, houses have invaded the hills that back then were free of...
08/01/2012
Cool shopping in Aix en Provence
King René's city is famous for the Cours Mirabeau...
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