Cézanne was born and lived in Aix en Provence and visits will be made to his family home, Jas de Bouffan, an early 19th century Provençal mansion with a grand avenue of plane trees and set in peaceful grounds, to his studio and to the Musée Granet to see some of his drawings and watercolours. Aix is an elegant city with many splendid fountains, wide avenues and fine palaces. The hotel is a few minutes stroll from the famous Cours Mirabeau, the Quartier Mazarin, Musée Granet, Place de Verdun, Place des Précheurs and Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, where you will find much to inspire you. Visits will also be made to various locations where Cézanne painted le Chateau Noir and La Montagne Sainte-Victoire.
The Luberon is a quiet rural haven of mellow-stoned hill villages, olive groves, cherry orchards and vineyards, less than hour away from Aix. The charming village of Lourmarin has a weekly marché paysan and the hotel, a former mill, overlooks the chateau and village green.
Single room supplement : £350
Number of students: 8 -12
Price includes: scheduled flights, luxury 4 star accommodation, 5 nights in Aix and 3 nights in the Luberon, breakfast & dinner daily, transport in Provence most days, guest artist & travel escort.
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