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Provence's painters of light

Julien — 2018-07-17T13:31:28Z

In the footsteps of the artists who magnified Provence

Provence! The name evokes images of sunshine and olives groves, fields of lavender and vineyards. It is also a sun-drenched land whose dazzling clarity was famous by such renowned painters as Van Gogh, Cézanne, Chagall or Matisse.
This trip takes you in the footsteps of these great artists from Aix-en-Provence to Nice.

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Availability: All year round Group from 10 to 55

PROGRAM

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 night 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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Prices on request

Our price includes:
5 nights in 4-star hotels and breakfasts
5 lunches, drinks included
4 dinners, drinks included
Guided tours, activities, entrance fees as describe in the program
Tour leader
Local tax

The price does not include:
Transport and transfer (optionnal)
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned

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Provence's painters of light

On Provence's Lavender routes

Julien — 2018-07-17T13:28:55Z

Be prepared for the unexpected experiences!

From June to August, Provence dresses with wonderful lavender flowers, colourful, exhilarating and fragrant. In early summer this "blue Gold" cultived and transformed with passion, is used for its amazing olfactory and medicinal properties. Lavander is also an excuse to party, meeting between producers.... Visit Provence and be prepared to be amazed !

People: 20 to 55 people Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Availability: June to August

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - LAVENDER COLOR
Upon arrival in Provence, all senses are awakened, smelling delicious
fragance and seeing dazzling color fields. Begin your trip by visiting the
Lavender Museum created by a family of producers.
This conservatory presents this emblematic flower in all these forms.
Dinner and overnight in your 3 *** hotel / restaurant in Avignon.

DAY 2 – THE LUBERON
After your breakfast,
Enjoy a discovery of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Luberon,
his lavender fields, his authentic hilltop villages and Provençal landscapes, with a local guide.
Lunch in a restaurant in Gordes,
In the afternoon, enter in the impressive Senanque Abbey surrounded
by lavender fields. A 12th century Cistercian monastery still inhabited by a
monks community. A few kilometers away, visit the famous village of Gordes
ranked among the most beautiful villages of France.
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel in Avignon.

DAY 3 – THE PROVENÇAL ALPS
Breakfast in the hotel,
Near the Verdon Canyon, the perfumed pathways of the « Plateau de Valensole »
await you with windswept fields of lavender and wheat.
During the morning, discover a traditional lavender distillery.
Lunch in a local restaurant
In the afternoon, enjoy an initiatory tour in the kingdom of scents and
discover a manufactory of famous cosmetics and his museum,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 4 – AROUND THE MONT VENTOUX
Departure after your last breakfast of the stay.
On the lavender route, the Mont Ventoux, named "the Giant of Provence"
dominates the landscape from its 1912m high. Around, perched on a rocky spur,
you visit Sault, a charming village. End your journey in this place where dazzling lavender fields is everywhere.

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Prices on request

Our price includes:
3 nights in 3-star hotels and breakfasts
2 lunches, drinks included
3 dinners, drinks included
Guided tours, activities, entrance fees as describe in the program
Local tax

The price does not include:
Transport and transfer (optional)
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the program.

Download program - PDF


On Provence's Lavender Routes

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