FRANCE PRIVATE TOURS
Aix -en-Provence and the land of Cézanne
Aix-en-Provence is a jewel of the 17th & 18th‘s architecture. The ancient Roman city is a classified Art & History city. Admire the elegance of its private mansions, its numerous ornated fountains and its architectural landmarks where Cézanne lived and painted.
Historic Tour of Aix
- Discover Cézanne’s birthplace on a pedestrian tour.
- Stroll along the famous Corso Mirabeau and discover the old quarter with its rich Renaissance heritage and private mansions.
- Discover where Cézanne went to school.
- Enjoy the colorful provençal markets along the elegant narrow streets, taste the local specialties with your guide.
- See the town hall and visit the cathedral.
Optional:
- Visit Cézanne’s workshop (Atelier des Lauves) that the painter acquired in 1901 to paint his most famous works at the end of his life: the famous Sainte Victoire mountain, the Great Bathers, a view of the still life of the garden.
- Visit Cézanne’s family mansion, the Jas de Bouffan: magnificent XVIIth Century mansion within a park that inspired many of Cézanne’s prominent artworks.
YOUR FULL-DAY TOUR MAY BE COMBINED WITH AN OPTIONAL 1/2 DAY TOUR TO THE SAINTE VICTOIRE MOUNTAIN, Cézanne’s greatest inspiration to his hundreds of paintings. Enjoy a walking tour to its nearby village known as Picasso’s last résidence…
