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Aix-en-Provence and surroundings | Culture &Heritage | Discovery of the life of painters

Following the steps of the painter Paul Cézanne

Description
 Paul Cézanne, born in Aix-en-Provence, January 19, 1839, was an illustrious painter with an international reputation.
 

He was a member of the Impressionist movement and a precursor to Cubism.

 

He painted numerous Provençal landscapes, particularly the countryside of Aix-en-Provence.

 

Notably, he created several paintings of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain.

Program / Schedule of the day

Over the course of a day we suggest :

 

10 : 00 a.m.  Guided visit of Aix en Provence

A tour guide will have you discover the city of Aix-en-Provence as Paul Cezanne lived it,… the streets of his childhood, the places that he loved,… You also will make a visit to the city museum in order to discover 10 of his works.

Duration of the visit : 2h – with a tour guide

12 : 00 p.m. Lunch in a traditional restaurant in the center of Aix-en-Provence

14 : 00  Visit of Cézanne’s studio

A timeless moment in Cézanne’s studio where the objects dear to him are displayed, the models of his last still lives, his furniture, his work tools, a thousand intense details which will link you to the works born within these walls.

Useful informations

A travel notebook will be given to you to indicate where and when to meet.

 

For more ecological vacations, we will tell you which means of transport to use and what route to use for a day 100%  without a car.

 

Ex, Access to the Cézanne studio – 15 minutes from the center of town or 5 min. by bus.

 

Public : General public

Level : All levels

Minimum number of participants:1

 

Rate for adults: 52€

Children's rate: 18€

 

The Cézanne studio is closed on Sundays in January, February and December , as well as on  January 1, May 1 and December 25.

Valid

Every Thursday,  from April 1st to October 31st (May 1st excepted)

 
Optionally

For groups, this day can be organized every day of the year

except Sundays in January, February and December as well as January 1, May 1 and December 25.

 

Other sites where Cézanne lived may be added – consult us for rates

Situation
 This theme day will take place in Aix en Provence.

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Accommodation

Not included

 

You may reserve the lodging of your choice in the vacation rental columns, hotels and B&Bs.

Restoration

Lunch is included.

 

It is a good traditional restaurant which uses local products – appetizer, entree, dessert, 1/4 wine per person included.

Supervised

A tour guide for the morning visit

This price includes

Visit with a tour guide

Lunch

Admission to the Cézanne studio and the museum

This price does not include

Lodging

Drinks

Visitor’s tax

Personal expenditures

Transportation