Aix-en-Provence & Cézanne Atelier: A Small Group Tour
Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Cézanne Atelier: A Small Group Tour
Embark on a tour of the studio Cézanne used from 1902 until his death in 1906. Here he painted such luminary works of art as The Bathers and Landscapes of Mont Sainte-Victoire. Your tour takes you through the first floor kitchen, dining room and lounge, each filled with Cézanne's personal belongings and furniture. The 50-square-meter (538-square-feet) second floor is flooded with light and contains his personal studio equipment.
Aix-en-Provence
Once the former medieval capital of Provence, it was here that Cézanne was born in 1839. Your informative guide will lead you along the lovely Cours Mirabeau, a grand avenue dotted with magnificent fountains and 200-year-old trees. Further on is the Mazarin Quarter, once the home of writers and artists such as Paul Cézanne. A walk into Old Town takes you along a maze of narrow streets dating back to the Middle Ages to the stunning St. Sauveur Cathedral, built between the 5th and 19th centuries.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Constructed atop a Roman temple dedicated to Apollo, St. Sauveur Cathedral is a a National Monument of France due to its fascinating architectural mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic styles, including a 15th-century Gothic portal and remnants of a Roman wall.
SHOPPING
Following your tour in Aix, browse the many shops that sell Herbes de Provence, scented soaps and chocolate. If you want a souvenir that's synonymous with Aix, look for the local candy known as calissons made with ground almonds and candied fruit. Or relax in a cafe and purchase a sweet treat like a chichi frégi, which is similar to a donut.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
After an approximate 30-minute drive through city streets, you'll arrive at Cézanne Atelier, a lovely two-story house painted a creamy yellow with pale coral shutters surrounded by a peaceful garden.
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour involves walking over cobblestone and inclined streets, and uneven surfaces. Inside the Atelier, large bags are not allowed, photography is permitted without flash. There are 10 steps to be negotiated inside the Atelier. Headsets (included) will enhance your experience. Bring local currency or credit cards for shopping, drinks, food or incidentals. Not suitable for guests using wheelchairs/walkers or with walking difficulties.
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Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Cézanne Atelier: A Small Group Tour
Embark on a tour of the studio Cézanne used from 1902 until his death in 1906. Here he painted such luminary works of art as The Bathers and Landscapes of Mont Sainte-Victoire. Your tour takes you through the first floor kitchen, dining room and lounge, each filled with Cézanne's personal belongings and furniture. The 50-square-meter (538-square-feet) second floor is flooded with light and contains his personal studio equipment.
Aix-en-Provence
Once the former medieval capital of Provence, it was here that Cézanne was born in 1839. Your informative guide will lead you along the lovely Cours Mirabeau, a grand avenue dotted with magnificent fountains and 200-year-old trees. Further on is the Mazarin Quarter, once the home of writers and artists such as Paul Cézanne. A walk into Old Town takes you along a maze of narrow streets dating back to the Middle Ages to the stunning St. Sauveur Cathedral, built between the 5th and 19th centuries.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Constructed atop a Roman temple dedicated to Apollo, St. Sauveur Cathedral is a a National Monument of France due to its fascinating architectural mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic styles, including a 15th-century Gothic portal and remnants of a Roman wall.
SHOPPING
Following your tour in Aix, browse the many shops that sell Herbes de Provence, scented soaps and chocolate. If you want a souvenir that's synonymous with Aix, look for the local candy known as calissons made with ground almonds and candied fruit. Or relax in a cafe and purchase a sweet treat like a chichi frégi, which is similar to a donut.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
After an approximate 30-minute drive through city streets, you'll arrive at Cézanne Atelier, a lovely two-story house painted a creamy yellow with pale coral shutters surrounded by a peaceful garden.
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour involves walking over cobblestone and inclined streets, and uneven surfaces. Inside the Atelier, large bags are not allowed, photography is permitted without flash. There are 10 steps to be negotiated inside the Atelier. Headsets (included) will enhance your experience. Bring local currency or credit cards for shopping, drinks, food or incidentals. Not suitable for guests using wheelchairs/walkers or with walking difficulties.