aix en provence – Postcards from Provence and beyond

My Perfect Day in Aix-En-Provence – Ending in Rugby Euphoria.

May 24, 2026

My perfect day in Aix-en-Provence unfolded through exploring the historic streets, market, and classic Provence atmosphere, visiting the Toulouse Lautrec Exhibition at the Hotel Caumont— before ending in unforgettable rugby scenes as Provence Rugby secured a dramatic barrage victory. A glimpse of our life in southern France at its absolute best. … More My Perfect Day in Aix-En-Provence – Ending in Rugby Euphoria.

Day 17 … We left the toughest day till last.

September 7, 2025

After all our worries following the stressful start to the trip, with the cancelled train and chaotic, diverted route in the UK, we had been a little bit anxious about the trip we had booked to get us back from Bordeaux to Aix-en-Provence. But we needn’t have been concerned, as everything went as planned, and … More Day 17 … We left the toughest day till last.

Espagne à Velo

July 22, 2024

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this year has been far from what we imagined. As the night sky above the Arc de Triomphe was filled with the colour and sparkle of New Year’s Eve Fireworks, we were asleep, dreaming of a settled 2024, with a late spring cycle ride from Amsterdam, … More Espagne à Velo

Ici, Ici, C’est La Provence

May 24, 2024

It would be fair to say that we love rugby. Since getting together in the mid 1980s, Andy and I have always enjoyed watching club matches, and more recently followed and supported the boys on their own rugby adventures too. At first, when we lived in North Wiltshire, we would go to watch Bath play. … More Ici, Ici, C’est La Provence

A busy week and an incredible evening out

February 19, 2023

It feels like this is becoming a bit of a broken record now, when I say that it’s been another chaotic week. It may have been a bit busy, but it’s also been very lovely, as not only did Andy return after a stay back in Devon, but he arrived with our youngest son Tom, … More A busy week and an incredible evening out

Afternoon Tea (french-style) & Japanese old masters in Aix

January 18, 2020

It’s probably hard to believe, but despite visiting Provence for so many years, I have only been into Aix-en-Provence a handful of times. So when my friend Marina (who runs her local French Language School Learn French In Provence) suggested an afternoon out in the town, I leaped at the chance as she knows it … More Afternoon Tea (french-style) & Japanese old masters in Aix

Marseille to Apt…. just not quite as planned!

May 8, 2019

Over the last 3 years we’ve had a few interesting and at times chaotic trips between Devon and Provence, including Not the most relaxing trip back , but I think it’s fair to say that Andy’s trip today has outstripped all others. When I left the house at the end of March, we decided to … More Marseille to Apt…. just not quite as planned!