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Provence is not only sea, lavender and perched villages. It is also art, which permeates every corner like a mantle, from the craftsmen full of ideas with their workshops, to the new talents trying their hand at avant-garde architecture and design, to the great painters of the past , who have lived here and found countless inspirations in the nature, colours and incredible light of these places.
The famous painter lived and immortalised the mountains and landscapes of Aix-en-Provence.
The visionary artist had Arles as a point of reference where his imprint permeates the entire Provençal town, after Saint-Rémy.
To admire the landscapes painted with his friend Van Gogh, you must go to Arles.
The stops to discover the grandeur of this artist are Antibes and Vallauris.
Despite his advanced age, Renoir was very creative during his stay in Cagnes-sur-Mer and his studio and home are worth seeing.
The artist from Nice lived in the lively town but also worked in Vence , painting the extraordinary chapel.
The great artist is exhibited at the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
We can admire his works in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Nice, and Vence.
The Italian artist is exhibited at the Granet Museum in Aix-en-Provence and at the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
His works in Aix-en-Provence drive Pop Art lovers crazy.
Route: 70 km | Duration: 5 days | Recommended period: June/July
Nice is one of the Côte d’Azur’s richest cities in terms of art and architecture. Start your visit by taking a leisurely stroll around the market on cours Saleya with a good breakfast in one of the many bakeries. Then explore the narrow streets of the old town, take rue Droite to browse the art shops, and then.
Tips
- If you love modern art, you can make a stop at the MAMAC and the splendid 360° view of the city from the rooftop gardens.
www.mamac-nice.org- A stroll around the art galleries and design shops of rue Dalpozzo is a must.
- We recommend watching the sunset from the Cimiez quarter.
In the afternoon, passing by the Promenade des Anglais on your way to the Matisse museum and then the Chagall museum, you can admire some architectural gems, such as the Palais de la Méditerranée.
Moving on to the Cannes area, you will find a veritable treasure trove of places dedicated to art.
The day begins with a visit to Renoir’s studio, transformed into a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Continue on to Vence: here a tour of the little shops in the old town is a must, then visit the Chapelle du Rosaire designed by Matisse and stop to admire the sunset from the walls and spend the night in Sait-Paul de Vence.
After wandering around the quaint shops and art workshops of this beautiful medieval village, Saint-Paul de Vence, head to the Maeght Foundation.
At this point, take the scenic D2210 westwards and then the D3 southwards. You will pass through beautiful hilly landscapes before arriving at Mougins, a beautiful medieval town where Picasso was portrayed in many photographs.
In Vallauris you can admire the Musée National Picasso to which you will devote much of the morning.
Continue on to Antibes after which you can regenerate with a swim in the town’s cool, gentle coves.
A stop at the Antibes market and a tour of the town’s alleyways is a great way to start the day.
Then you can pop into the Picasso museum to pay homage to the great Spanish artist.
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