Tag: france
Louis Jou ? – a Book-Designer in Provence
We’ve always had a soft spot for books and have shared our favorite bookstores around the world on this blog. So when we discovered a historic book-designer in Provence, we knew it deserved a story of its own. While we were on a walking tour of Les Baux-de-Provence in the Alpilles mountain, northeast of Arles,
Seeing the Cezanne Au Jas De Bouffan show in Aix-en-Provence
In 2025, Aix-en-Provence is honoring its most famous resident, Paul Cézanne, with citywide celebrations aimed at restoring him to the heart of his beloved hometown. We visited the centerpiece of these events—the international Cézanne au Jas de Bouffan exhibition at the Musée Granet. The other events include the reopening of the Cézanne family home (Jas
Looking back at our trips in 2025, Part 2
Happy New Year ! Every year we look back on our travels from the past twelve months. This year we’re sharing our destinations in three parts—we took three big trips, each with multiple interesting stops. This is part 2 of the 3-part series. Let’s start with some French music. Click ▶ to play In the
Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 10
Following our 9-part series showcasing nearly 100 photographs of cafés, bars, and brasseries on the street corners of Paris, we recently returned to the city and captured even more photos. These establishments offer an endless source of fascination, as both residents and visitors go about their daily routines in a unique setting. This compilation is