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Hand embroidery workshop on vintage French fabrics

Give vintage fabrics new life by stitching contemporary and minimalist designs on them. Join a textile designer for a one-hour embroidery workshop at Œuvres Sensibles, my studio and showroom. • I’ll begin by sharing a little about my own artistic journey, walking with you through the showroom, and describing the history of textiles in Marseille. • Select a piece of antique fabric from my collection, and I’ll supply you with tools and threads. Then I or a member of my team will show you some of the essential stitching techniques we use. • Stitch your own minimalist embroidery piece. I’ll offer personalized tips and adjustments, ensuring you feel comfortable with this creative process. Once we’re done sewing, we’ll show each other the pieces we’ve created over a cup of tea. You’ll leave the workshop with a piece of beautiful, handcrafted embroidery you’ve made yourself!

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Create sun-printed art in a Marseille studio

During this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn to create cyanotypes, a photographic printing process that uses the power of sunlight to create ethereal blue prints. • You’ll meet me at my studio, where I’ll share a little bit about my own work as well as the history and process of making cyanotypes. • Next, you’ll make your own! You’ll select natural elements like leaves, flowers, and corals from my curated collection and arrange them on light-sensitive paper. • We’ll expose the designs to sunlight, then rinse the prints in water to reveal the stunning final artwork. I’ll help you frame your favorite piece in a wooden frame. This engaging activity is ideal for children and adults alike. You’ll leave with a unique creation that will remind you of Marseille and its beautiful natural environment.

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Shop Marseille's top markets and build a gourmet picnic

From artisanal pâté en croûte to seasonal vegetables and fine cheeses, I’ll guide you through the city’s top shops and markets—to select the best ingredients for a perfect Mediterranean picnic. • We’ll start at Maison Empereur, renowned for its high-quality knives, aprons, and kitchen tools, before walking up Marseille’s famous rue d’Aubagne. • At Pain Pan, a charming organic boulangerie, you’ll pick out a freshly baked baguette before heading to L’Art de la Fromagerie to learn how to select cheeses that complement your picnic spread based on flavor and texture. • At a vibrant local market, you’ll shop for fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the South of France. With a curated grocery bag brimming with gorgeous seasonal produce and delicacies, you’ll have everything you need for your picnic. Bon appétit!

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E-bike along the sun-drenched Marseille coastline

Take in the fresh sea air and panoramic views of the Mediterranean during a three-hour cycling adventure along Marseille’s stunning coastline, riding electric bikes to guarantee a smooth, comfortable journey. • Meet at a bike shop to pick up our bikes and go over the route. Then we’ll head out along the Corniche Kennedy, one of the most spectacular coastal routes. • After escaping the bustle of Vieux Port, stop at the Vallon des Auffes, one of Marseille’s most picturesque spots, and the Plage du Prophète, a wide, sandy beach. • Glide through the rugged landscape to the fishing village of Les Goudes, where we’ll take a break for drinks at a local shop before returning to central Marseille. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a new way to experience Marseille, you’ll leave with a fresh appreciation for the Mediterranean coastline.

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Explore Marseille’s historic neighborhoods with an artist

Dive into this architectural and historical tour through the heart of Marseille, where the city’s layers of history and design reveal its rich and complex past. You’ll explore Marseille’s evolving cityscape, from its ancient Greek origins to 20th-century urban modernization. • Meet at the lively Marché des Capucins in Noailles, where I’ll discuss the history of Marseille’s expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries, propelled by industrial and colonial growth. • Explore the historic district of Belsunce, including the Labourdettes—a 1960s urban development that reflected France’s vision for a futuristic city—and discover the city’s past in the archaeological remains of a Roman port at the Jardin des Vestiges. • Wander the narrow streets of Marseille’s oldest neighborhood, Le Panier, before heading to Fort Saint-Jean for stunning views of the Old Harbor and Mucem Museum. You’ll leave with new insights into how history and architecture shape your understanding of Marseille’s past, present, and future.

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Visit Marseille’s art and design galleries with a curator

Join me, an art director and publisher, on an inspiring aesthetic adventure through Marseille’s finest contemporary art spaces. • Meet at Piece A Part, my bookstore and ceramic studio in the historic Vieux-Port neighborhood, and learn what’s happening on the local art scene. • Explore neighborhoods, exhibits, and cultural spaces featuring work by emerging and established artists working in a variety of media, from ceramics to architure and beyond. • At each location, I’ll share stories and highlight important pieces, revealing the links between craftsmanship, art, and design. You’ll leave with a unique perspective into Marseille’s art and design scene, plus my recommendations for additional spaces for you to explore.

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5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Private Photo Session in Provence

I propose you a private photo shoot experience in the heart of Provence in the village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon on the edge of the famous lake of Sainte-Croix with turquoise-blue water. Alone, as a couple, with family or with friends, you will strike the pose under my photo lens within a sumptuous setting and capture your most beautiful moments. From mid-June to end of July it will be also possible to take some pictures in a lavender field just above the village. Moreover this is a private session (private group up to 4 people) and takes place in the great outdoors in an environment preserved from the crowd. Other things to note Times specified adjustable to your availabilities. The session can be held in solo, couple or with family or friends. For capture your best moments in Provence and or a for special occasion.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Create your oil pastel painting

I'm Nathalie Le Royer, art therapist and artist at Atelier la Vie en Couleur since 2013, I'm offering you a lovely creative moment in my painting studio. All public. In the authentic hamlet SAINT-JURSON, you will discover a unique, charming place: the workshop and the garden of a small 17th century stone Provencal Bastide, conducive to inspiration with its superb view of nature. I provide you with the equipment, easel, pastels, drawing paper, etc..., and introduce you to oil painting/pastel technique, regardless of your experience in drawing. You are guided step-by-step in a personalized way. You'll learn how to blend the colors together, create volumes... Used by the greatest painters (Bonnard, Degas, Picasso), we get a rendering comparable to oil painting. If the weather is nice, we will place the easels on the terrace, facing the superb view if not inside the artist's studio. You will start a table of your choice that you will enjoy taking home and maybe continue if the passion you have earned. The goal is to test the material. (art books from the workshop, one of your photos, the landscape in front of your eyes, abstract or figurative or your imagination, will be the departure point) I offer a charming accommodation, the Bastida Flora cottage on airbnb, if you want several sessions, contact me!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Private Photo Session in the Lavender Fields

I offer you a private photo session in the heart of Provence, with the famous Lavender plateau in Valensole as a backdrop. In the middle of the lavender fields, under my lens you will experience a unique visual and olfactory experience in a sumptuous setting. For 45 minutes, I guide you throughout the session, to capture your most beautiful moments in a spontaneous atmosphere, whether you are alone, in a duo, with family or friends. This private experience takes place in a preserved area with for ethics the respect of the lavender and its environment. Experience available from mid-June to early August during the flowering period. Other availability on request.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 790 reviews

The Urban Hike of Marseille

You want to know everything about Marseille and its culture? Come with me, I'll tell you by walking through the heart of the city. In doing sport for visiting, in nourishing body & soul! Follow me for a sunny and sporty 8 to 10 kms hike and I will make you discover and enjoy Marseille differently: - Reveal its History and Geography, heritage and treasures, funny stories and true historical facts, go back in time through old & contemporary documents and maps. - Let's go find the quiet spots of Marseille, reveal hidden beauties, stride along narrow streets only known by inhabitants. - Unearth various and surprising architectural patterns of housing, which are contemporary milestones of a deep and complex History. - Climb stairs up to be offered amazing views, make some nice detours to beat the crowds, find the right spots to get global points of view which help us understand the structure of the city. If you like to contemplate, if you want to discover and understand Marseille, and if you want to exercise body and mind, then you will be delighted by this sporty guided tour in the heart of my beautiful 2600-year-old city! Don't hesitate to ask me all your questions, I'm here to guide you! (other hikes, privatized tours: urbanhike . fr)

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 573 reviews

Antibes Walking Tour with Little Tasting & Small Souvenir

We'll take you through the old town of Antibes to show you all the top attractions and the hidden gems of this incredible place! Not only, you'll discover places that you wouldn't have found by yourself but you'll also ear some fun facts and interesting stories on celebrities, yachts and much more ;-) Best way to discover an get to know the quaint Antibes! Other things to note Based on the famous concept of the Walking Tours which is popular all over the world, you probably already knew that I am self-employed. That's why a little tip is always welcome ;-) We are wearing our brightest red shirt so you can find us easily!

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1174 reviews

❤️⭐️NEW Walking Tour Nice/Castle Hill⭐️⭐️

★ #1 Most Rated Walking Tour, in Nice♡ ~ EVERYDAY @ 10:00 am ★ Check out the video of the walking tour here NiceFunTours.com ★ The walking tour of Nice is an essential part of the time spent by all visitors to the Côte d'Azur: iconic sites and a dive into the fascinating history of the city await you! ★ On the Tour, you will taste the Iconic local delicacy "Pissaladière" Made by my mum! ☺️ ★ Get Top Tips from a Local What is the best restaurant in town that you absolutely must visit? Which local dish will make you remember Nice. You will get a list of the best place to go so you don't fall into those tourist traps. ★ I look forward to taking you to the best place of what the city has to offer and getting the most out of your trip to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. À bientôt! ◉ Wish for a Private tour? - Please contact me prior via the chat.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Personal style coaching

Let's revive your personal style together ! Learn how to dress your overall silhouette with clothes and accessories that suit your body shape and discover the most flattering colors to place near your face thanks to a color analysis. I will advise you on how to look at your best everyday. This experience is for women only. Other things to note Please wear tight and solid colored clothing (pants + top for example) for the body shape analysis and no make up for the color analysis.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

Wine Tasting Class - Tour de France - in Nice City Centre

Indulge in a tantalizing selection of 8 French wines, including illustrious classics and lesser-known wines, during a tasting class in Nice city centre run by a knowledgeable and friendly sommelier. Explore the diversity of French wines with this wine-tasting experience taking place in an intimate setting in the Nice city centre. Join a journey through French wine regions and discover the unique characteristics that make each one so special. From the sun-kissed vineyards of Provence to the rolling hills of Champagne, French wine regions are as diverse as they are beautiful. Learn about the geography, history, wine styles, and grape varieties with knowledgeable and friendly sommelier. Accompanied by cheese and snacks, savour 8 wines from different French regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, or Burgundy, along with lesser-known wines that are waiting to be discovered. Treat your taste buds to a variety of wine regions, styles, and grape varieties. Join and experience the joy of interactive tasting together, where every sip sparks conversation and every flavour takes us on a new wine journey.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews

Instagram Nice Tour

I love my city, and I am delighted to be able to show less touristic areas of Nice. We will use as background for our photos, the district of the downtown said district of musicians; where are the beautiful parks of the city center, the bourgeois facades of Nice, in short a visit in the history of Nice and its architecture of world influence. If you want to go to another district, just tell me in advance. I know all areas of my city and the best places to advise you. In my experience I will explain how to make poses, and you will feel comfortable to make clichés. We will play as in the cinema by taking poses and attitudes while playing comedy. This will allow us to have fun, and walk around taking pictures. You can take several clothes, it will create different worlds. This is the best way to have a perfect memory and to have beautiful portrait of you. You will receive your photos in jpg format within three days. the photographs will be retouched by computer in high resolution. Other things to note I speak English, French, and a little Italian and little Spanish.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

Lavender fields and Photography

In your own car follow me as we explore the lavender fields of inland Provence. I'll take you to my favourite spots to capture those special photos. To begin, share a breakfast picnic in the lavender - coffee and croissants. We'll drive to different fields with varying views. We'll stroll along the lavender rows, to listen to the bees, to inhale the perfumed air and experience nature's magic. Other things to note Bring your own camera equipment, comfortable trainers or walking shoes, sun hat and sun screen. Long trousers best early in day but as sun rises shorts are the order of the day. It can be hot.

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