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 | | Intensive Summer Session | | From: 14 June 2008 To: 12 July 2008 | At: American Center, Aix-en-Provence | | French Lessons, Painting and Drawing, Cookery, Wine Tasting & Excursions The American University Center of Provence will be offering a four-week summer program in... | | Read more about: Intensive Summer Session |
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| » Click here for local Provence markets taking place today | | | » Atelier Suting - Christine Serain
From: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 To: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
An exposition of the over 20 years of artwork by the Suting Workshop - Christine Serain. Including watercolours, Chinese penmanship, photographs and sketches. Exhibited from New York to Shanghai. At Saint Ours in Meyronnes (04). For further information please call 04 92 84 30 43.
» More Info... | | | » Nuit des Musees: Jazz & Earthenware
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
The Musee de la Faience is opening its doors with a film about the techniques of earthenware manufacturing, between 18:00 - 23:00. A jazz band will perform in the museum courtyard 21:00 - 24:00.
» More Info... | | | » Aix Expat Meetup Group
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
For both newcomers to Aix and old-timers, it's a great chance to meet other people in your same situation and get some info from people who've been here a while. At 19:30, Chez Mus, 12, rue Vauvenargues, Place de la Mairie. All welcome but please RSVP on website.
» More Info... | | » La Mangrove
From: Thursday, May 15, 2008 To: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Two performances (Thursday and Saturday) celebrating sun and discovery. Caribbean choreography and creole cuisine. At the Ballet Preljocaj, Pavillon Noir. Tel: 04 42 93 48 01.
» More Info... | | » La Nuit des Musees - Free Museum Opening
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
The annual Night of Museums is coming up, when France's museums open their doors throughout the evening and waive their admission fee. Special events and guided visits planned, including painting activities in Cezanne's workshop.
» More Info... | | » Artists in the Square
Every Sun, Sat
An artists' market will take place in Cours Mirabeau. | » Gareth Williams Exhibition
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 To: Saturday, May 31, 2008
The Institut Americain Universitaire and the Galerie Antonin Susini are presenting an exhibition of modern art and sculpture entitled "Emballe, c'est pese". Open 15:00-19:00. At 19, cours Sextius. Tel: 04 42 27 35 29. | » Les Ailes du Serpent (The Snake's Wings)
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, May 15, 2008 To: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Interactive exhibition based on the fabulous and fairytale creatures of Roman art. For both children and adults. Highly tactile, the exhibition welcomes blind and partially-sighted visitors. At the Cite du Livre. Tel: 04 42 91 98 88.
» More Info... | » Recup'art
From: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 To: Saturday, June 07, 2008
Using recycled materials, students have worked with the African artist Romuald Hazoume to create sculptures that make you think. At the Maison de la nature et de l’environnement, Place Jeanne d’Arc. Tel: 04 42 93 15 80.
» More Info... | | » Hot Brass - Jazz Club
Every Fri, Sat
Live bands every Friday and Saturday night with dinner before the show. at Celony 1857 Ch. d'Eguilles Tel: 04 42 21 05 57 | » Live music at the Clos des Magnans
Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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.
» More Info... | | | » Fairtrade Market & Vide grenier.
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Fairtrade objects and gifts from around the world, all morning on the esplanade Charles de Gaulle. Also, all-day vide-grenier at the plan du Bourg, gymnase L. Brun. | | » Fabienne Barre Photography Exhibition
From: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 To: Saturday, June 28, 2008
'La galerie de la mer' is the chosen theme for this exhibition, this being the mineral-rich area between Gardanne and Marseille. In the beautiful setting of the Abbaye de Montmajour, route de Fontvieille. Open everyday 10:00-18:00.
» More Info... | » Homage to Van Gogh
From: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 To: Sunday, June 22, 2008
A homage to van Gogh by contemporary artists including Arman, Bacon, Botero, Cesar, Hockney, Lichtenstein and Rauschenberg. For the Foundation Vincent van Gogh d'Arles at the the Palais de Luppe. For further information please call 04 90 93 08 08. | | | » Flea market and vide grenier
Every Sun, Sat
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 and vide grenier
Every Sun, Sat
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. | | | » Gospel Flame
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Free concert organised by the association Cales-St Denis. 16:00 at the chapelle St Denis. Tel: 04 90 59 54 62. | | | » Van Gogh at the Cathedrale d'Images
From: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 To: Sunday, January 04, 2009
The Cathedrale d'Images presents a lights and graphics show projecting the works of Vincent Van Gogh accompanied by music. At Route de Maillane in les Baux de Provence (13). Open every day from 10:00-18:00. For further information please visit the website or call 04 90 54 38 65.
» More Info... | | » Children's Festival at the Chateau des Baux
From: Saturday, May 17, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Free entry for children and medieval games organised for the National Fete des Enfants. 04 90 54 55 56.
» More Info... | | | » Débrouill' Art vide grenier
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Vide grenier from 06:30-18:00 in the old Estaque Plage stadium. | | » La Nuit des Musees - Free Museum Opening
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
The annual Night of Museums is coming up, when France's museums open their doors throughout the evening and waive their admission fee. Special events and guided visits planned, including live music at the Musee d'Art Contemporain.
» More Info... | | » Pattern Painter - 20 years later
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 To: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Christophe Boursault's modern art exhibition celebrating 20 years at the gallery with special guest Nicolas Gilly. At Porte Avion, 96 bd de la liberation. Tuesday to Saturday, 15:00 to 19:00. Tel: 04 91 33 52 00.
» More Info... | | | » Children''s Day Out
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
A day of workshops and performance for children: dancing, painting, juggling ball making, circus tricks and face painting. 10:00 to 18:00 at the Base de Loisir de la Garenne. Contact trait-d-union@tiscali.fr for further information. | | | » Woodcuts
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, December 01, 2007 To: Sunday, June 15, 2008
An exhibition about the history of the art of woodcutting. In the graphic arts section of the Musee des Alpilles. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. | » Voyage a Murano
From: Sunday, May 11, 2008 To: Monday, June 30, 2008
Designer and artist Marco Mencacci presents a light-filled and colourful exhibition in the picturesque surroundings of the Maison du Village, 10, rue du 8 Mai 1945. Tel: 04 32 60 68 20. | | | » Brocante and vide grenier
Every Sat
Brocante every Saturday from 07:00 to 19:00. By the Le Roubian roundabout on the route de Saint Rémy (D99) near Formule 1. | | | » Antiques Market
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Permanent antiques market at Les Carmes. Tel: 04 94 77 03 57. | | | » Fête de Nautisme
From: Saturday, May 17, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Open weekend at the Centre Nautique de Bauduen to let everyone have a free go at all things watersports and enjoy the magnificent Lac de Ste Croix - dinghy and catarmaran sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, electric boats. Fully trained instructors on hand and aperitif at 6pm each day. Open 9:00 to 18:00 both Saturday and Sunday. Come and enjoy!
» More Info... | | | » Vide Greniers in Hyères
Every Sun, Sat
In the morning opposite Magic World on route du Marais. | | | » Vide Grenier and Brocante
Every Sat
Flea market, vide grenier and brocante from 05:00 to 16:00. Behind the station, between Eurocadre and Castorama. | | | » Brocante
Every Sat
Flea market and brocante in the sports stadium. 06:00-13:00. | | | » Vide Grenier
Every Sun, Sat
Vide grenier and flea market in the Domaine Communal de la Verrerie, next to the football pitch on the D12. 07:00-17:00 | | | » Saint-Raphael "Fete du Nautisme"
From: Saturday, May 17, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
There will be a water sports festival offering a wide variety of activities at the Plage du Veillat in Saint-Raphael on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00-18:00, open to all the family from 6 years of age and up. For further information please contact the Saint-Raphael Tourist Office on 04 94 19 52 52. | | | » Parc naturel regional du Luberon
Every day
A thousand and one odours and colours. 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 to 18:00. Parc naturel régional du Luberon, 60 place Jean-Jaurès, BP 122, Apt (84). Telephone: 04 90 04 42 00 Futher information is available from Apt tourist office.
» More Info... | | | » Flea Market
Every Sat
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. | | » La Nuit des Musees - Free Museum Opening
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
The annual Night of Museums is coming up, when France's museums open their doors throughout the evening and waive their admission fee. Special events and guided visits planned, including jazz in the Musee Calvet garden.
» More Info... | | » Musee Angladon - Modernist Exhibition
From: Friday, March 14, 2008 To: Sunday, June 15, 2008
An exhibition of mordern artworks from both private and public collections at the Musee Angladon, 5 rue Laboureur in Avignon. For further information please visit the website or call 04 90 82 29 03.
» More Info... | | » Les 1000 Pagaies a Avignon
From: Saturday, May 17, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
'The 1000 paddles in Avignon' has become a yearly tradition where participants embark in a family or between friends in a canoe and paddle down the Rhone, surrounded by the beautiful view of the Palais des Papes and the St Benezet bridge. It will take place on the Ile de la Barthelasse on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-12:00/14:00-18:00. Canoes with 2, 3 or 7 places will be offered for free use for the public. For further information please contact the Avignon Tourist Office on 04 32 74 32 74. | | » The Little Kitchen in Les Halles
Every Sat
Every Saturday a chef from Avignon will give a demonstration of a recipe in Les Halles at 11:00. | | | » Chateau de Lourmarin
From: Monday, April 14, 2008 To: Thursday, September 18, 2008
The Chateau de Lourmarin will showcase a number of international and local classical music performances throughout the summer months. Please see the event URL for a full program or call 04 90 68 15 23 for further information.
» More Info... | | | » Vide Grenier and Brocante
Every Sun, Sat
Flea market, vide grenier and brocante from 06:00 to 12:30. | | » Historical Reconstruction
From: Saturday, April 26, 2008 To: Sunday, September 28, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays the village of Mornas will play host to a historical reconstruction day. 5 performances a day at set times. Offering a trip back in time to the 13th century court and daily life at the Mornas fortress. Guards welcome the visitors as the enter the porte de la Barbacane, and explain the history of the site. The guards then lead you to the lord, who demonstrates his weapons and the table arts, prior to entering other rooms where storytellers tell of legends and historical events. For further information please contact the Amis de Mornas on 04 90 37 01 26. | | | » Gerard Schleich Exhibition
From: Saturday, March 01, 2008 To: Monday, November 10, 2008
An exhibition of the abstract works by Gerard Schleich will take place at La Gallerie, place de la Marie in Roussillon. The gallery will be open from Saturday to Thursday from 10:30-19:00. For further information please contact the Roussillon Tourist Office on 04 90 05 60 25. | | | » La Nuit des Musees - Free Museum Opening
On: Saturday, May 17, 2008
The annual Night of Museums is coming up, when France's museums open their doors throughout the evening and waive their admission fee. Special events and guided visits planned, including live jazz at the Musee du cartonnage et de l'imprimerie.
» More Info... | | | » Flea Market
Every Sun, Sat
Flea market in the ZAC de Saint-Anne on Route de Carpentras. From 13:00 to 18:00.
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| | Local Provence markets taking place today |
| | » Castellane Market
Every Wed, Sat
General market on Wednesday and Saturday in the centre of the town. Mornings only. | | » Riez Market
Every Wed, Sat
General Provencal market. Open mornings only. | | » Aix-en-Provence - Produce Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Local produce market held every morning at place Hôtel de Ville. | » Pont de Béraud market
Every day
Daily market from 08:00 to 12:30 on the Route de Vauvenargues. | » Jas de Bouffan market
Every Sat
Saturday market from 08:00 to 12:30 in the Place de la Croix Verte. | » Farmers' market
Every day
Daily farmers' market from 08:30 to 12:30 in Place Richelme (Place aux Herbes). | » Le Grand Marché
Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Morning market from 08:00 to 12:30 in Place de Verdun, Place des Prêcheurs and Cours Mirabeau. | | » Arles Market
Every Sat
Large provençal market selling fruit, vegetables and local produce such as olives and rice from the Camargue, but also new products such as Camargue oysters. Every third Saturday in the month features a special Fairtrade market. Mornings only, tel: 04 90 49 36 36.
» More Info... | | » Aubagne Market
Every Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Typical provençal market, mornings only, at the Cours Foch. Fridays 15:00-19:00. Tel: 04 42 84 09 26. | | » Fos-sur-Mer Market
Every Sat
Large provençal market selling fruit, vegetables, fish, flowers but also clothes and fabrics. Open mornings only, tel: 04 42 47 70 00. | | » La Ciotat - Fish Market
Every day
Daily fish market. Open mornings only at the Old Port, Quai Mitterrand. | | » Market - Cours Julien
Every day
Fruit, vegetables and foodstuffs. Stamps on Sundays, secondhand goods every other Sunday from 08:00 to 19:00. Old books every other Saturday, organic products on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 13:00 and flowers on Saturdays and Wednesdays from 08:00 to 13:00. | » Market - Capucins
Every day
Fruit and herbs, fish and foodstuffs. At Place des Capucins, 08:00 to 19:00. | » Fish market
Every day
Fish market at the old port, Quai des Belges. From 08:00 to 13:00. | » Market - La Plaine
Every day
Fruit, vegetables, flowers and foodstuffs from 08:00 to 13:00. Flowers on Fridays only. | » Market Prado
Every day
Fruit and vegetables, fish, flowers and foodstuffs. 08:00 to 13:00. Flowers on Fridays only. | » Market Cours Puget
Every day
Produce and food market at Cours Pierre Puget. Open every day from 08:00 to 13:00. Flowers on Fridays only. | | » Martigues Fish Market
Every day
Daily fish market at Port de Carro. | | » Food Market
Every Sat
Small food market (fruits, vegetables, nougat, 'charcuterie') in Place de la République, morning only. | | » Aups Market
Every Wed, Sat
General Provençal market, fruit and vegetables and a range of stalls selling food, clothes, gifts and household items. Generally more stalls on Saturday than Wednesday. Mornings only. | | » Bagnols-en-Foret Market
Every Wed, Sat
Food market, mornings only. Tel: 04 94 40 64 68. | | » Belgentier Market
Every Mon, Sat
General market open mornings only. Tel: 04 94 48 98 66. | | » Flower Market
Every Sat
Flower market from 7:00 to 13:00 at Place du 8 mai. Tel: 04 94 72 04 21. | » Crafts Market
Every Sat
Crafts market from 7:00 to 13:00 at Square St Louis. Tel: 04 94 72 04 21. | | » Brue Auriac Market
Every Tue, Sat
Local market. Tel 04 94 80 90 08. | | » Callas Market
Every Sat
Large local Provençal market, open mornings only. | | » Carcès Market
Every Wed, Sat
Local market open mornings only in the centre of the village. Tel: 04 94 04 59 76. | | » Claviers Market
Every Tue, Sat
Local market open mornings only. Tel 04 94 76 62 07. | | » Cogolin Market
Every Wed, Sat
Local market open mornings only. Wednesday, place Victor Hugo, Saturday, place de la République. Tel: 06 16 39 62 79. | | » Draguignan Market
Every Wed, Sat
Market in central Draguignan, open mornings only. | | » Fayence Market
Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Local food market, open mornings only at Place de l'Eglise. Tel: 04 94 76 20 08. | | » Fréjus Market
Every Wed, Sat
Local food market, open mornings only in the centre of Fréjus. Tel: 04 94 51 83 83. | | » Garéoult Market
Every Tue, Sat
Local market, open mornings only. Farm produce and organic products on Saturday only. Tel: 04 94 04 94 72. | | » Hyères Grand Marché des Iles D'Or
Every Sat
Weekly market open mornings only. | » Hyères Market
Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Market selling local farm produce, mornings only at Place de la République. Saturday morning at avenue Gambetta. | » Hyères-les-Palmiers Market
Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Organic food market, open mornings only. | | » La Garde Market
Every Tue, Fri, Sat
Fruit, vegetables, craftwork and second hand clothes open mornings only. | | » La Roquebrussanne
Every Sat
Weekly market with local farm produce. Tel: 04 94 37 00 90. | | » La Seyne sur Mer Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Market for local foods, crafts, clothing and more open mornings only. | | » Flea Market
Every Sat
Second hand goods and flea market. Tel: 04 94 73 41 92. | | » Ollioules Market
Every Thu, Sat
Local market open mornings only. | | » Pierrefeu-du-Var Market
Every Tue, Sat
Local market open mornings only. Tel 04 94 28 27 30. | | » Rocbaron Market
Every Thu, Sat
Local food market open mornings only at Place de l'Eglise. | | » Sanary-sur-Mer Market
Every day
Provençal market open every morning selling fruit, flowers, vegetables and fish. | | » Six-Fours-les-Plages Market
Every Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat
Market selling local produce open mornings only. Tuesdays and Saturdays in the town centre, Sundays at les Lones and Thursdays at Le Brusc. | | » St-Cyr-sur-Mer Market
Every day
Daily market with local produce and food, open mornings only. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at the Square Gabriel Peri, Mondays and Thursdays at the Port de la Madrague, Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Place de l'Appel du 18 juin. | | » Indoor Market
Every day
Indoor market open mornings only selling fruit, vegetables, fish, cheese, flowers and regional products. Closed on Mondays from October to May. | | » St Mandrier Sur Mer Market
Every Wed, Sat
Local market open mornings only. Wednesdays at Pin Rolland, Saturdays at Place des Résistants. | | » Fish market
Every day
Fish market every morning at the old port | » St Raphaël Market
Every day
Daily food market at Place Victor Hugo and Place de la République. | | » St Tropez Market
Every Wed, Sat
Local food market open mornings only at Place des Lices. | » St Tropez Fish Market
Every day
Daily fish market open mornings only at la Halle aux Poissons. | | » Toulon Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Market in central Toulon. Open Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday-Saturday. General goods and food. At Place Louis Blanc. | | » Tourtour Market
Every Wed, Sat
Local food market open mornings only at Place des Ormeaux. | | » Food market
Every Sat
Weekly morning market which has taken place since the middle ages and has been classified as exceptional. | | » Market
Every Sat
Weekly market every Saturday morning in the centre of town. | | » Avignon - Les Halles
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Covered market at Les Halles. | | » Provençal Market
Every day
Traditional provençal market selling local produce. Mornings only at the Place du Village. | | » Market
Every Tue, Sat
Food market on Tuesday mornings and fruit and vegetables market on Saturday mornings. | | » Cheval Blanc Market
Every Sat
Weekly market, mornings only. | | » Faucon Market
Every Wed, Sat
General market at the Place de la Mairie, from 15:00 to 17:00. | | » Grillon Market
Every Sat
Local market in the village, mornings only. | | » Marché Paysan
Every Sat
Weekly market providing local produce, fruit, vegetables, wine, honey and cheese. Organic products also available. Tasting of local products possible on the 1st Saturday of every month. Open from 14:00 to 17:00 in the winter and 17:00 to 20:00 in the summer. | | » Le Thor Market
Every Wed, Sat
Local market in Place du Marché, 08:00-12:00. | | » Monteux Market
Every Wed, Sat
Fruit and vegetable market selling local produce. At Place du Marche from 7:00 to 12:00.
» More Info... | | » Flea Market
Every Sat
Weekly flea market at l'Arc de Triomphe, mornings only. Tel 04 90 34 70 88.
» More Info... | | » Pernes-les-Fontaines Market
Every Sat
Traditional provençal market at Quai de Verdun, mornings only. | | » Richerenches Market
Every Sat
Weekly market in the village, mornings only. A truffle market takes place from November to March.
» More Info... | | » Sorgues Market
Every Sun, Sat
Weekly market, mornings only. | | » Vaison la Romaine Market
Every Tue, Sat
Large provençal market in the town centre. Fresh fruit and vegetables and local farm produce. Also clothes, crockery, gifts, and handcrafts. Mornings only. | | » Velleron Local Produce Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A fruit and vegetable produce market, which also sells cheese, poultry and other artisan food items. During winter every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 16:30-18:30. In Summer, everyday except Sundays from 18:00. Local producers only.
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