Vaison-la-Romaine is a fitting location for the Augustus Caesar Praetoria association, which reenacts historical scenes based on Roman Emperor Hadrien and his pretorian guard. The attention to details and use of historical materials and techniques are quite amazing...
Culture
Pop the Opera
An opportunity for hundreds of kids from the Provence region to come together on the stage of the prestigious Choregies d'Orange, home of the famous Opera festival, and sing a medley of songs accompanied by the Avignon symphonic orchestra. We where proud of our niece...
Popes’ Palace temporary exhibitions
The Pope's Palace in Avignon, is a stunning space for art exhibitions, here are two of my favourites: Les Papesses, 2013, The Popesses of art: Louise Bourgeois, Camille Claudel, Berlinde de Bruyckere, Kiki Smith, Jana Sterbak Exhibition book...
Rencontres photographiques d’Arles
A summer festival running from June to September, with pop up exhibition throughout the town, a bliss! Shows often also pop up at l'Abbaye de Montmajour, between Arles and Fontevieille. Here in 2013, an exhibition curated by Christian Lacroix, Arles' loved child
Avignon, the Popes Palace and the festival
Avignon is mostly known by it's half built bridge, giving birth to eponymous rhyme, and it's medieval palace, built in several stage by the different Popes who reigned here during the XIVth century. Visiting the palace is fascinating if you have the slightest interest...