Provence lifestyle

Writing about life in Provence where I’ve been living for the past 20 years.

20 January 2023
From Oppède-le-Vieux to Sénanque with a travel journal
At a chance meeting, a story pops up. Not just a funny anecdote or forgotten legend, but a historical event spanning many centuries and featuring well-known sites. Reason enough to re-explore my familiar surroundings with a sketchbook and to look for traces of this history. Continue reading
Deep Mapping
France, Provence lifestyle
17 January 2023
Urban sketching and deep mapping
Deep mapping & sketchnotes coming together in one project. Two short video’s to explain the idea. I believe that both practices complement each other quite nice. Continue reading
Deep Mapping
Provence lifestyle
20 February 2020
Each man under his own vine and fig tree
We installed our barbecue and table in the shade of the old fig tree on our courtyard. It was fresh and pleasant under his leaves in times of intense heat during summers in Provence. Continue reading
Cultural Stories
France, Provence lifestyle
4 November 2019
Ode to Lizzie Napoli
Créatrice of Carnets de Voyages avant la lettre. As such Lizzie Napoli should not be missing in my series about following in the footsteps of famous carnettistes. Continue reading
Carnet de voyage
Provence lifestyle
31 May 2019
Roadsigns as a peoples heritage
It has been a long time since I wanted to write a piece about the mythical borne d’angle of Michelin. You can still find them here and there along French roads. Continue reading
Carnet de voyage
France, Provence lifestyle
3 May 2017
The navel of the South of France
In anticipation of the French presidential elections on April 23 and May 7, 2017, I browse one of my old notebooks seeking comments on the previous electoral duel. Not so difficult, the presidency in France is valid for five years, sometimes to the disappointment of many. Continue reading
Cultural Stories
France, Provence lifestyle