What's On Today: Saturday, November 21, 2009

The Expat Club of Provence will be photography workshops one Saturday per month with British photographer Ian Callen. For further information please contact Judith Reitman on 06 27 86 0779 or at provenceworkshops@gmail.com .

The Manosque Parish, along with the Ecole Internationale de Manosque invite you to attend an afternoon meeting discussion on "A world of all flavours". From 14:00-18:00, with the participation of M. Neil Calder, External Communications Director of Iter International. Held at the Salle Saint Raymond, 9 Bd Casimir Pelloutier. Information: 04 92 72 17 28.

Guided tours of the L'Occitane Factory are available though reservation at the Greoux-les-Bains tourist office by phoning 04 92 78 01 08. The tour group is limited to a maximum of 20 and leaves from the L'Occitane boutique next to the factory.

Visit to the Prehistoric Museum at the Gorges du verdon in Quinson. Open all year round from 10:00-18:00. Special entry rates for families. Further information is available by visiting the website or contacting the museum on 04 92 74 09 59.

An exhibition offering a contemporary vision of the evolution of man by Dore Bowen, art historian and Isabelle Massu, artist and teacher, both from the US. At the Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon. Information: 04 92 74 09 59.

A virtual and multimedia initiation into the artworks of Picasso and Cezanne presented in three langages ( French, Spanish and English) at the Musee Granet, Place Saint Jean de Malte, in Aix-en-Provence. For further information please contact cezanne-picasso2009@aixenprovencetourism.com or the museum on 04 42 52 87 97.

Christmas market open from 09:00-18:00 daily in the cours Mirabeau. Information: 04 42 16 11 61 / infos@aixenprovencetourism.com .

A variety of piano concerts held at the Theatre Du Jeu De Paume, the eglise Saint-Jean-de-Malte and at the Cité du Livre in Aix-En-Provence. A full program is available on the website. Information/reservations: 04 42 99 12 00 or reservation@lestheatres.net .

Live bands every Friday and Saturday night with dinner before the show. at Celony 1857 Ch. d'Eguilles Tel: 04 42 21 05 57

Each night from Wednesday to Saturday, this wine bar come jazz venue hosts a different live performance. Other musical genres also feature, see website for the line-up. The Clos des Magnans is centrally situated at 24, rue Felibre Gaut. Tel: 04 42 59 36 62 for reservations.

A monthly book club meeting to discuss, analyse and read the monthly book selection. At the Book in Bar English bookshop stocking range of fiction, non fiction and children's books. 4 rue Joseph Cabassol, in Aix-en-Provence. Tel: 04 42 26 60 07 for further information and dates.

A monthly poetry meeting for you to share your favorite poets with a group and apreciate those of others. Choose one or several of your favorite poets to read to the group and discuss afterwards or you can even bring your own poetry. At the Book in Bar English bookshop, 4 rue Joseph Cabassol, in Aix-en-Provence. Tel: 04 42 26 60 07 for further information and dates.

Bloomings are offering a special visit the exhibition "César, le Rhône pour mémoire 20 ans de fouilles dans le fleuve à Arles" with a private guide and also the chance to be a guest of one of the archeologists who discovered the latest Rhône treasures. Share a Roman dinner and a special roman wine tasting in a private venue. Seats are limited. To receive a detailed program and/or further information: contact@bloomings.fr.

Various classical and jazz performances at the Chapelle St Martin du Méjan. Please see the website for a full program of concert times or contact the tourist office for further information on 04 90 18 41 20.

Above the plain to the northeast of Arles, the Saint-Peter abbey was founded on the "Mount Majour" (the big mountain) in 948. Until 1790, Benedictine monks lived there according to the rules of Saint Benedict of Nurcie. On the Route de Fontvieille in Arles. For further information please call 04 90 54 64 17. For tour reservations please contact the Arles office du tourisme on 04 90 18 41 22.

Flea market every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 06:00-16:00. Near Béton de France on the Route d'Arles La Fossett.

Flea market every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 05:00-13:00. On the Route Nationale 368 opposite VIAL and close to POINT P.

A exhibition paying homage to Picasso through projections, light and music. At the Cathédrale d'Images. Open daily from 10:00-18:00. For further information please contact 04 90 54 38 65.

A baroque classical music festival with concerts held at various locations throughout the city. A full program of events is available on the website. Information: 04 91 55 35 74.

The Piscine Frais Vallon is a public swimming pool at Avenue de Frais Vallon, in Marseille. Swimming lessons for children available. Closed Sundays. For further information please contact 04 91 61 01 78.

Off the coast of Marseille lies the château d’If, better known for the legends attached to this picturesque site than for its military importance. The site is most well known as the site of Alexandre Dumas’s novel, "The Count of Monte Christo. Open for guided visits through reservation at the Office de tourisme de Marseille by phoning 04 91 13 89 00.

Brocante every Saturday from 07:00 to 19:00. By the Le Roubian roundabout on the route de Saint Rémy (D99) near Formule 1.

Permanent antiques market at Les Carmes. Tel: 04 94 77 03 57.

In the morning opposite Magic World on route du Marais.

A children's attraction park with special kid's entertainment organised throughout the year. Picnic area and restaurants, as well as over 800m² of kids activities. For children from 2-12 years. For further information please contact 04 94 57 68 93. At avenue de l'Aéroport in Hyeres.

Flea market, vide grenier and brocante from 05:00 to 16:00. Behind the station, between Eurocadre and Castorama.

Flea market and brocante in the sports stadium. 06:00-13:00.

An adventure park with acrobatic fun course set in a forest for children aged 4 years and up. At the Jardin de Cesar et Leonie, 721 chemin du Jas de la Paro in Le Muy. For further information please contact 04 94 45 11 43. Open from April to November.

The Thoronet abbey, a Cisterian monastery founded in 1146 by the Tourtour monks. Open all year round, except for public holidays. Guided visits available. For further information please contact 04 94 60 43 90.

Vide grenier and flea market in the Domaine Communal de la Verrerie, next to the football pitch on the D12. 07:00-17:00

A mini-golf course open to all the family. 18 holes near the sea-side. 5 - 6.5€ per person. Open all week from 14:00. At boulevard du Général de Gaulle, in Saint-Raphael. For further information please contact 04 94 82 39 03.

For anyone who wants to paint outside around the Gulf of St Tropez. Meetings every two weeks, no reservation required. Free event, except costs for boat excursions. For details contact Cathy Wood, Tel: 06 18 70 45 64 or e-mail: cathy.wood@wanadoo.fr.

The regional natural reserve of Luberon presents a rich and diverse range of flora and fauna. Open to explore all year round from 10:00-18:00. At 60 place Jean-Jaures, BP 122 in Apt (84). Telephone: 04 90 04 42 00. Futher information is available from Apt tourist office.

Flea market, known as the 'Puces de Bonpas', every Saturday from 05:00 to 13:00. In Monfavet, just off the Avignon Sud turn off towards Avignon.

Botanical garden exhibition at the Musée Requien, 67 rue Joseph Vernet in Avignon. Open every day except Sunday from 10:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00. Free entry. Information: 04 90 82 43 51 / musee.requien@mairie-avignon.com

An exhibition of 40 photographs by the artist Jean-Christophe Nguyen. Opening night on Tuesday October 20 at 17:30 in the foyer of the Opéra d'Avignon. Free entry. Exhibition continues until 11 January 2010. Information: 06 71 73 62 74 / elodie.crouzet@free.fr

An African culture festival with concerts, exhibitions and conferences taking place at different locations throughout Avignon. Information: 04 90 13 15 52.

A range of events held throughout Avignon to celebrate the Science Festival. Conferences, exhibitions, debates and classes on offer. Please see the website for further information or contact 04 90 11 83 04 / information@ot-avignon.fr

A series of organ concerts and conferences in homage to Abbé Georges Durand, held in various locations throughout Avignon. For further information please contact the tourist office on 04 32 74 32 74

The Association Culturelle Franco-Britannique du Comtat Venaissin invite you to join them for a guided tour of the Simone Martini exhibition, by professional art historian Mme. Chantal Duqueroux at the Museum of the Petit Palais. Meeting at 10:30 for the tour, followed by lunch at Simple Simon English style restaurant. Reservations necessary. Please contact the association on 04 90 60 46 64 or at francobritts@free.fr .

Weekend cooking workshop held in the covered market place, Les Halles in Avignon. Classes start at 09:30 with the purchase of ingredients from the market, followed by the cooking class and lunch. Children's cooking classes also available on request. Information/reservations: 06 25 36 12 40.

A guided history tour of Avignon in English. This city visit describes the growth and expansion Avignon underwent thanks to the arrival of the Popes in the 14th century. Guides will focus on city layout, the cardinals’ palaces, the hôtel des Monnaies city mansion, the Papal protection of the Jews and the Synagogue, organization of the city and life at the time, the trades and the markets. Departs from the tourist office at 09:45 every Saturday. €8-11 per person. Information: T. 04 32 74 32 74 / information@ot-avignon.fr

A behind the scenes visit of the Pope's Palace welcomes visitors to seldom-seen nooks and crannies in the palace. Hidden corridors, private apartments, the baths, the wardrobe tower, the treasury and other rooms usually off limits to the public are opened and explained. Tour held on Saturday at 12:30 and Sunday at 10:30 in French via reservation. Information: 04 32 74 32 74

A guided tour of the Palace of the Popes exploring the treasures in the palace on an animal theme. Mythical beasts and tamed animals. Identify and learn about the animals in the sculptures and the naturalist decors in the palace. Bring a flashlight, binoculars supplied. Tour held on Saturday at 17:30 in French via reservation. Information: 04 32 74 32 74

A large maze open every summer during July and August on the Route de Crillon le Brave in Bedoin. Open daily from 10:00-19:30. For further information please contact 06 71 49 79 64. 6.50 € entry fee and free entry for children under 5.

A vegetable fair organised by the Congrès National des producteurs de légumes. Demonstrations, entertainment and produce for sale. Free entry. At the Place du Clos from 14:00-18:00 on Thursday and from 09:00-18:00 on Friday and Saturday. Information: 04 90 71 32 01.

Flea market, vide grenier and brocante from 06:00 to 12:30.

A photographic exhibition displaying aerial shots of the flora and fauna of Mont Ventoux. At the Centre de Decouverte de la Nature, in Sault. Open from Monday to Friday from 10:00-12:00 / 14:00-18:00. For further information please contact 04 90 64 13 96 or cd.nature@orange.fr.

Flea market in the ZAC de Saint-Anne on Route de Carpentras. From 13:00 to 18:00.

A kids fun park for 2-12 year olds. Open all year round during school holidays, Wednesdays and week-ends. Jumping castles, giant toboggans, obstacle course, maze and more. Open from 10:00-19:00. 7€ entry fee. for further information please contact 04 90 31 83 01.

Electric assisted bike hire for the whole family. Quartier du Rolland in Villes sur Auzon. Open daily from 8:30-11:00 / 17:00-19:30. Please contact 04 90 11 72 65 for further information.