Sightseeing

Art dans la nef

Art dans la nef

The medieval town's cathedral has been desacralised and is ran by a very dynamic association that gives us a very dense artistic program every year, sculpture, painting and concerts take place in the "nef" (nave) of the church, Bless them! Julien Allegre Raphael...

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Festival d’Avignon

Festival d’Avignon

The great theatre mass, in July, en Avignon. Theatre takes over the whole town, from the great scene of the pope's palace, to the tiniest and most obscure backroom, plays are everywhere, in all languages, forms, and length; starting at all time day and night. When not...

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Contemporary art in Vaison-la-Romaine

Contemporary art in Vaison-la-Romaine

An interesting dialogue between contemporary sculptures and old stones, set up by the association Artemis, in support of local artists. Here in the antique grounds of Roman Vaison, at La Villasse site, see blog post about La Villasse here Rêve d'homme, 2017, Julien...

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The popes’ palace secret life

The popes’ palace secret life

You probably know or have heard about the Pope's Palace, home of the papacy from 1309 to 1377. A magnificent gothic and totally megalomanic building, build in several stages but only in a short period of time considering it's extent (160 000 square ft). You might be...

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Abbaye du Thoronet

Abbaye du Thoronet

The "jewel" of Cistercian abbeys. Built between 1160 and 1230, Le Thoronet Abbey, together with Silvacane and Sénanque, is one of three Cistercian abbeys in Provence. In danger of falling into disrepair after the French Revolution, restoration work began on this...

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The Choregies @ Orange Roman Theatre

The Choregies @ Orange Roman Theatre

Orange's Opera festival "Les Choregies d'Orange", is an absolute must. Spectacular stage design, world class orchestra and opera singers. An experience to treasure. Website: http://www.choregies.fr Some personal pictures of operas we had the chance to attend,...

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