Provence’s Painters of Light

DAY 1 – AIX-EN-PROVENCE & PAUL CEZANNE

Bathed in light all year round, welcome to Aix-en-Provence, in the heart of Provence.
Elegant and refined, this city is rich in historical heritage, housed in the famous Mont Sainte-Victoire, so often painted by Paul Cezanne.
Transfer to your hotel and lunch at a local restaurant.
Connect with Paul Cezanne’s spirit on a guided walk through the heart of Aix-en-Provence, from his birthplace, to his last home in Saint-Pierre cemetery.
Dinner and overnight in Aix-en-Provence, 4-star **** hôtel.

DAY 2 – AROUND THE MOUNTAIN OF « LA SAINTE VICTOIRE »

After your breakfast,
Continue and enter the artist’s universe by exploring Aix-en-Provence countryside. Discover the emblematic places of his works, the “Bastide Jas de Bouffan”, the “Carrières de Bibémus” and the “Château du Tholonet”.
After the lunch break,
The pilgrimage continues with a visit to the town of Gardanne where the painter lived for fifteen months in 1885 – 1886. Gardanne is the only village painted by Cézanne and represents a turning point in his work.
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 3 – ON VAN GOGH FOOTSTEPS

Breakfast.
Guided tour of Arles where Vincent lived for more than a year and experienced great productivity. During his stay the artist did about 300 drawings and paintings. He developed an expressive, individual painting style characterised by bold colours and dynamic brushstrokes.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon continue your discovery by visiting Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery in the lovely town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Very famous as the place Vincent van Gogh sought refuge from May 1889 for a year, but also a genuine masterpiece of Provençal Romanesque architecture in its own right. This place inspired Van Gogh where he produced many canvas.
Dinner and overnight in Les Baux-de-Provence, 4-star **** hotel.

DAY 4 – FROM PROVENCE TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Breakfast.
Enjoy the spectacular projected light show mounted in the man-made caverns of a huge limestone quarry near Les Baux-de-Provence and take the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Discover Marc Chagall’s Mediterranean and Saint-Paul years through tales of his life, his artistic work, and his tomb in the village cemetery.
Dinner and overnight in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 4-star **** hotel

DAY 5 – RENOIR & MATISSE

Breakfast.
Guided tour of the museum and the house of Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Discover some of his works and the places where they were created.
Lunch at a local restaurant,
Enjoy visiting Matisse’s museum, where the artist left a fabulous collection of his works.
Enjoy a free dinner in the old town.
Overnight at Nice, 4-star **** hotel

DAY 6 – MARC CHAGALL

After breakfast, to conclude your trip, let’s go to explore the rich collection and discover Marc Chagall’s museum in Nice, including the 17 canvases making up the Biblical Message.

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