The source of the art of living : Just what is the art of living? It’s a way of being that reflects open-mindedness and sociability, curiosity and interest in beautiful things, thus mingling both the taste for creation and the respect for traditional savoir-faire. In Provence, the home is the place for welcoming friends and offering hospitality. This is reflected in the care taken in decorating the home, and explains the attachment to the craftsmen’s trades which embellish our daily life.