In The Footsteps Of Great Painters In Provence

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Marseille Airport to 4* Hotel in Arles

Stop At: Arles, Arles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
In the heart of Provence, the picturesque city of Arles is steeped in history dating back to ancient times. Arles was one of the most important cities of the Roman colony called "Gaul," founded by Julius Caesar in 46 BC.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner: Welcome Dinner in a restaurant in Arles
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* hotel in the center of Arles
Double /Twin room / 2 persons sharing
Wifi

Day 2: VAN GOGH & ARLES - Unesco World Heritage of Humanity

Stop At: Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles, 35 T rue du Docteur Fanton, 13200, Arles France
Guided Tour in English or Mandarin
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Van Gogh Walk, Arles France
Guided Tour English / Mandarin
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Arles, Arles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
WORKSHOP: Create your own painting Inspired by Van Gogh' sunflowers
• Analysis of a Work of art and artistic current

• Focus on acrylic painting and how to
work with colors
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch: Restaurant in Arles
3 course meal
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* Hotel in Arles
Double / Twin room / 2 persons sharing
Wifi

Day 3: LES BAUX DE PROVENCE - DALÍ

Stop At: Les Baux de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Within the Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles one of the most
beautiful medieval village in France with a long and colorful history.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chateau des Baux de Provence, Grand rue, 13520 Les Baux de Provence France
free visit
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Les Baux de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
"LES CARRIERES DE LUMIERE", The quarries of light
Art & lights show featuring this year DALÍ
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch: Restaurant Baux de Provence
3 course meal
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* Hotel in Arles
Double / Twin room / 2 persons sharing
Wifi

Day 4: COLORS OF THE LUBERON

Stop At: Gordes, Gordes, Luberon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
visit of the picturesque perched village of GORDES
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, D177a, 84220, Gordes France
Visit of the abbey surrounded by beautiful lavender fields (June/july)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Le Sentier des Ocres, Sentier des Ocres, 84220 Roussillon, Gordes France
In the afternoon the group will take The Ochre Trail in Roussillon to discover the natural pigments, iron oxides colour and sand with
shades ranging from yellow to violet.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 84220 Roussillon, France
WORKSHOP ON OCHRES: Derived from clay rocks it has been used as a natural pigment since prehistory and particularly in ancient Egypt and during the Renaissance period. The egg technique has been used to fill the pigments. participants will learn these ancient techniques With their Art teacher and will have to use their creativity to produce their own piece of art using ochre.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Transfer by coach to Aix en Provence (journey time approx 1h)
Free evening in Aix en Provence
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch: Restaurant Luberon
3 course meal
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* hotel in the center of Aix en Provence
Double or twin room / 2 persons sharing
Swimming pool
Wifi

Day 5: PAUL CEZANNE & AIX EN PROVENCE

Stop At: Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Visit of places, streets and landscapes that have inspired Cezanne’s painting
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Atelier de Cezanne, 9 avenue Paul Cezanne, 13090, Aix-en-Provence France
Guided visit of the painter's art atelier
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Musee Granet, Place Saint Jean de Malte, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
Guided visit
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Montagne Sainte Victoire, 13100 France
In the afternoon the group will head to the Mount SAINTE VICTOIRE.
Cezanne was attracted to its enduring geometric form and the changing views offered by different lights and angles.
WORKSHOP at the foot of the SAINTE VICTOIRE: Technique of pastel, landscape composition, perspective
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch: 3 course meal
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* hotel in Aix en Provence
Double / twin room / 2 persons sharing
Swimming pool
Wifi

Day 6: CASSIS & THE CALANQUES

Stop At: Cassis, Cassis, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Visit of Cassis and boat tour of the Calanques (1h)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cassis, Cassis, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
WORKSHOP: The afternoon will be dedicated to a pure drawing
workshop, emphasizing on the techniques of measurement, perspectives, proportions as well as light and shadows.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Farewell Dinner in a restaurant in Aix en Provence
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: at the hotel
• Lunch: Restaurant - Seafood specialities
• Dinner: Farewell Dinner
3 course meal
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* hotel in Aix en provence
Double / Twin Room / 2 persons sharing
Swimming pool
Wifi


Day 7: Transfer to Marseille Airport

Stop At: Marseille, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Transfer from hotel to Marseille international airport (MRS)
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
No accommodation included on this day.