Provence. Food. Markets. Finds. Art. Curious.
(version français en bas de la page)
What I offer (other than Provence inspiration)
Oil Paintings & Drawings inspired by Provence Landscapes
Vacation Photography
La Picholine, our 2 bedroom vacation rental in Provence
Personalized Itineraries & Market Tours
and great enthusiasm!
Curious Provence is about living and experiencing the real Provence. I aim to share my passion and knowledge of local food, art, wine, markets, festivities and other interesting cultural particularities.
If you are not living in France or planning on visiting the Provence region anytime soon, then please feel free to live vicariously through our local adventures! Follow me on Instagram for daily stories, reno updates and images from this beautiful place I’m lucky to call home.
About moi
My name is Ashley. I was born and raised in Montréal, Canada. I’m slightly obsessed with food and have always been drawn to the rich history, way of life and beauty of Europe. The need to make the great leap to Europe was cemented (in pasta?) after studying art in a tiny studio in Florence, Italy at the tender age of 18. Stone buildings with colourful shutters and terracotta rooftops have haunted me ever since. I met Robin while attending a wine school in the South of France. We dated long distance for 5 years while I was in university before we finally made the move to England, then France.
A natural creative, I love working with my hands. In addition to photography, I paint, make cyanotypes, dabble in ceramics, cook, and garden. See my artist website. For oil painting enquiries, feel free to send me an email. They usually sell out here on the site.
Robin is the ultimate francophile. It was France… or France. I’m not complaining. We moved to Provence 13 years ago in search of the French version of la dolce vita (joie de vivre). We found it in the local markets and landscape. We finally got married last year in a friend’s olive grove. We’re now on our second full home renovation. Robin is a project manager. Find out more about him here: Robin for Hire: English Tradesman in Provence.
Artist and Photographer in Provence
Come see me in my studio to discover my oil paintings of Provence. Also, sign up to the newsletter to keep up to date with exhibitions.
If you’re looking for a photographer in Provence, please feel free to send me an email. With a background as a fine art photographer, I offer vacation photography in Provence. Growing in popularity, this is the ultimate souvenir from your vacation. Better than a selfie, by far. I photograph romantic couples photo shoots, family photo shoots, or solo portraits all in beautiful surroundings such as lavender fields, hilltop towns, sunflowers, olive groves or castle ruins. I can also help you coordinate a surprise proposal for your significant other in a stunning location. He/she won’t even know it’s coming!
See my photography website: PhotographerinProvence
Email me for a quote or to find out about available paintings: curiousprovence@gmail.com
Fine art website : www.ashleytinker.com
Provence Area
Provence or PACA (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azure region) in Southeast France is a very large including coastline, mountains, plains and many different fiercely protected traditions. My area of Provence includes mainly the Vaucluse and Bouches du Rhône departments of PACA with some venturing into the Var, Gard and Drome. It’s not the glitz and glamour of the Côte d’Azur but the Provence of the paysan, or proud country peasant, who tends the vines and orchards of this beautiful part of the world. In my opinion, the real Provence.
Living the Dream in Provence
Here in Provence, the olives and wine are delicious, the people are friendly, and the sunshine beams off the craggy rocks of Les Alpilles. The only option here is the scenic route. Now I understand the French obsession with beauty among other life necessities such as sitting down and taking a moment for yourself while you drink your morning coffee. The slow life, or whatever hashtag you prefer. It’s a lifestyle, and it’s wonderful.
Our Renovation Journey
From our first tiny project in Maussane-les-Alpilles, to our 1770s property & farmhouse which has 2 barns and a main house (not yet touched!)… Our home now will be a life project…
La Picholine Barn renovation (now our 2 bedroom vacation rental)
Part 1 barn rental reno
Part 2 barn Rental Reno
The second barn project (now my artist studio)
Atelier/Studio Barn Reno Part 1
Atelier/Studio Barn Reno Part 2
Stay with us in Provence
We’ve spent a couple years transforming one of our barns from mud and 4 wonky walls to a beautiful rental. La Picholine is our weekly barn rental in Provence. Just about all the work was done ourselves. See more information here.
Follow CuriousProvence Instagram for daily photos from life in Provence.
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CuriousProvence around the web and in print:
Read the wonderful 5 star reviews I’ve received on Tripadvisor: Curious Provence Market Tours Reviews on Tripadvisor. I’m blushing.
Househunters International Television Show
Pricey in Provence: aired December 2016
My French Country Home Magazine
Our Favorite Expat Instagram Accounts
TripsUSA/France
Living the Dream in Provence
Occitane en Provence: Une Canadienne en Provence
Occitane Magazine USA: A Canadian in Provence
MessyNessyChic
The Art of Kissing Fanny
CooknwithClass Uzès
Breakfast at the Market
Journey to France: How a Curious Girl Ended up in France
My Move to France Part 2: An Experiment in Rustic Living
La Fête de la Veraison (wine festival in Châteauneuf du Pape)
Artful Blogging Magazine
On Becoming a Local
Travelettes
Cracking the Art of a French Picnic in Provence
OneModernCouple
My Experience Working in a French Restaurant
HeartmyBackback
An Interview with Ashley of CuriousProvence
Girls Guide to Paris
Winter Seafood Festivals in Provence
Global Living Magazine
My Expat Story
The Expats Podcast
A Canadian Expat in Provence
Insiders Abroad
Breakfast at the Market (including wine)
Perfectly Provence
Photographer Ashley Tinker Foraging in Provence
ExpatsBlog
Canadian Expat Living in France
Latitude Photography Podcast
Searching for Lavender with Ashley Tinker
Escapist to the country
Curious in Provence; life, work and DIY Renovations in the south of France!
Loulabelle’s Francofiles Podcast
https://loulabellesfrancofiles.com/f/curious-about-provence-oui-moi-aussi
Curious about Curious : En Français
Avec Curious Provence, je partage ma passion pour les marchés, le vin, la cuisine, les festivals et la culture de Provence. Que vous habitiez ici, ou que vous soyez à la recherche de bons plans pour vos vacances, déniche pour vous les meilleures adresses et vous recommande les plus belles escapades, car les sites web touristiques ne sont pas toujours faciles à utiliser et parfois peu personnels.
Et même si vous ne prévoyez pas de visiter cette belle région bientôt, n’hésitez pas à vous inscrire et à me suivre pour vivre cette aventure à distance et vous inspirer de mes photos.
Un Peu de Moi
Je m’appelle Ashley. Je suis née à Montréal, au Québec (mais je suis anglophone, si!).
J’ai toujours aimé la beauté et l’histoire de l’Europe. Mais je n’ai vraiment sauté le pas que l’année où je suis partie vivre à Florence, j’étais alors une jeune artiste et je suis naturellement tombée amoureuse du lieu.
Mon compagnon anglais, Robin, est un francophile absolu. Nous avons déménagé en Provence où nous avons trouvé une réelle qualité de vie grâce aux marchés quotidiens et aux magnifiques paysages qui nous procurent un peu plus chaque jour la joie de vivre.
Que demander de plus ?
Vous Cherchez un Photographe dans la Région?
J’adore utiliser la lumière naturelle pour mes modèles. J’aime partager ma passion pour la photo et mettre à l’aise les personnes face à l’objectif pendant mes shootings. J’essaie de faire ressortir de mes clichés le côté authentique et naturel du moment présent.
Si vous avez besoin de mes services, n’hésitez pas à m’envoyer un mail. De même, n’hésitez pas à me faire part de vos questions concernant le site ou à partager vos bonnes adresses en Provence!
Toutes images, écrits, graphismes diffusés sur le site www.CuriousProvence.com appartiennent à son auteur. Toute utilisation commerciale ou sur un site personnel, est strictement interdite sans l’accord préalable de l’auteur ©.
Et voilà mon site professionnel: Photographer in Provence
Site d’artiste : www.ashleytinker.com
curiousprovence@gmail.com
