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Spring in the Provence 2024
Do you like Spring time just as much as me? Well, maybe living or traveling in Aix-en-Provence will convince you. Therefore I will sum up some very cool Spring activities with kids in Aix and in the Provence. Treasure hunt Josette la Poulette The very creative Camille from Pirouette Bobinette has designed a wonderful treasure hunt through Aix-en-Provence. It’s all about the chicken called Josette la Poulette, this year she became the mom of a baby chicken. But the name she wanted it to have, got stolen. Like detectives kids can search for indications through Aix, with the participating shops and museums. My kids loved the hunts from the previous…
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Aix-en-Provence centre
Well, I am no star in just randomly visiting a city. Lucky you! While living in Aix-en-Provence, I am able to share with you some nice activities with kids in Aix-en-Provence. Finding some kid-friendly spots in town can make your visit even more pleasant. It is good to know that Aix has quite a compact city centre, which makes it do-able to explore the city by foot (and stroller). Wandering through town On the website of the Tourism Office you find a sweet brochure for kids from 4, 5 years old that guides you on a petit treasure hunt through town. With the nickname ‘city of fountains’, you can expect…
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Marseille with kids
As you might have guessed reading my blog, my family and I live in Aix-en-Provence. It’s a calm, elegant and quite wealthy mid-sized French town. Such a difference from the booming metropole big sister Marseille. To truly experience the Provence, I can only advise you to go and pay this vibrant and trendy city a visit. Here are some tips for a visit of Marseille with kids. Mucem and Grotte Cosquer One of the better parkings in Marseille is the Indigo parking at Le Vieux-Port/ Mucem. There are many spots and coming up you have just the most amazing view. Upstairs you find two interesting venues for your family. The…
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Apéros with family
If you are reading this blog and live in the Provence, then you already heard of them: apéros. And if you are new to this phenomenon, then try to experience an apéro with kids when in France! It’s a short word for apératif, and comes down to enjoying an early evening drink and bite with your friends or family. The French master these moments and lots of venues host an apéro. I have selected a few places around Aix-en-Provence where you can spend a wonderful time enjoying an apéro with kids. Terre Ugo, Puyricard This fairytale place is a family run lavender field. Terre Ugo is a very popular wedding…
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La Route du Mimosa
Ooooh, the Mimosa…. It’s not only the name of a very delicious cocktail, but also a type of tree that grows mainly in the Provence and the Côte d’Azur. The special thing about this tree is, that in Winter it gives the most beautiful and cheerful yellow flowers that seem to dance in the wind. And that wonderful smell… Ever since I lived in the Provence, I am a fan! In the months January till March you can get the flowers at any local flower shop or at, for instance, the ‘Marché aux Fleurs’ in Aix-en-Provence. Still, the most impressive are the mimosas in their natural surroundings. That is why…
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Top 5 family friendly ski resorts
Are you and your family lovers of skiing and other snow play? Then this might be an interesting blog for you. As a proud new resident of the Provence, I am impressed with the easy access of the French Alpes. From Aix-en-Provence to the nearest ski station, it only takes us a drive of 2 hours. I will hand you some great options to visit family friendly ski resorts in the Alpes. As our lovestory began on the slopes of Austria, my husband and I consider our kids learning to ski, is just as important as learning to ride a bike! 1. Les Orres It was only at the end…
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Christmas in Provence 2023
Ho, ho, ho… it’s time for the most wonderful time of the year. At least for those who are keen on Christmas! If you are one of those people like me, then you landed on the right page. Here I selected some promising Christmas events in the Provence. Of course I will keep in mind that you take your kid(s) along. Though I totally long for visiting a market without my kids too. Just me enjoying my vin chaud and glazing at stands for too long while nobody’s complaining… Here I present you my hot topic list. Aix centre Christmas Market November 15 – December 31 2023, Cours Mirabeau and…
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Glacier Loucau, Puyricard
In the middle of the ‘campagne aixios’, the rural area of Aix-en-Provence, a wonderful place opened its doors. It’s the ice-cream shop Loucau with the most delicious ice-cream around Aix. Loucau is situated in the vineyards of the cute village Puyricard. Loucau is started by a lovely couple with a dream. Their dream has now become our dreamy love spot. From a transformed container the couple serves truly the best ice-cream around Aix. We have tried their vanilla, kiwi, lemon, strawberry and pistachio flavors and they all tasted so good. Both my kids and I are very experienced ice-cream lovers so without being modest I can say that this means…
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From Provence to Paris
As some of you reading this blog, you might have just moved from Paris to the beautiful South of France. For every other parent, like me, that is new in France or just haven’t travelled yet to Paris with kids, this might be an interesting article for you. Paris with kids, now that is a cool experience! Travelling When traveling from Aix-en-Provence to Paris with kids, it is just perfect to take the TGV. The parking is easy, the train takes you only 3 hours and it is a cool experience for kids. Though surprisingly my children considered the metro the very best traveling experience. When we talk about Paris,…
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Cassis
To visit this wonderful beach village in the Provence famous for its calanques, is always a good idea. I hope to let you dream away with this article and make you enthusiastic to visit Cassis with kids. The drive towards Cassis is already enchanting. Windy roads take you along vineyards and give you a glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea. The best thing is to come early so you will find a spot in one the paid parkings. Our favorite (but of course not cheap) one is Mimosa. In the months February and March there is a beautiful Mimosa tree flowering here and besides it’s well located for a visit of…
