Doorways,
Ltd.  Spring
2006 Newsletter: Provence, Landscape of Cezanne |
Dear Friends,You may have seen Cézanne in Provence at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. (now through May 7th). What an inspirational show — it was my all-time favorite! The only other place you can catch this show is at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence this summer (June 9th-September 17th), where it is part of a larger celebration of Cézanne on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his death. | ||
This summer is a particularly rich time to enjoy the luminous landscape of Provence that inspired Cézanne and many of the Impressionist and Fauvist painters. Van Gogh painted in St-Remy; you can follow his trail there. Chagall was buried in the small cemetery in St-Paul de Vence, where you can also see the Maeght Foundation collection of paintings and sculpture garden and the famous inn where the Impressionists painted murals in the guest rooms in return for their meals. Visit the neighboring village of Vence to see the Matisse Chapel and in Nice, there is the Picasso Museum. We will give you hints about how to best explore the extraordinary
landscape that so captivated Cézanne — the red-earthed quarries, the brilliant
blue sea, the lively university town of Aix-en-Provence — and above all,
that monumental rock mountain, Sainte-Victoire. In this issue of our newsletter
you can read about some of the sites that are part of the celebration and browse
our new collection of French villas, farmhouses, and châteaux where you can stay
in comfort. If you paint, we'll direct you to the perfect place for painting or
for having a painting workshop, the Old
Grist Mill — with a large studio, a stream, a small mountain and even
an art supply store within a stone's throw. A
bientôt, | ||
1. Perched villages: The hilltops of Provence are dotted with perched villages in shades of gray and honey-gold, with tiny streets laced together by arches and arcades. 2. History: From the Roman ruins of Glanum to the Pont du Gard, Provence is filled with wonderful examples of the heritage of the Roman Empire. 3. Lavender: It's the perfume of Provence, appearing in everything from honey to soap. Visit the Musée de la Lavande, near Gordes. 4. Sun: Warm sun bathes the landscape of Provence in radiant light. Aix-en-Provence has an average 300 sunny days a year, with rain falling on a maximum of about 90. 5. Food: Any trip to France is a culinary journey, and Provence is no exception. From fois gras to crème brulee, the cuisine of Provence will delight your senses. 6. Wine: Among the most famous wines of Provence are those of the Côtes du Rhône. A votre santé(to your health)! 7. Colors: Brightly colored fabrics, fields of lavender and sunflowers, towns of red ochre, white limestone hills, golden sunshine and cerulean skies are the colors of Provence. 8. Nature: With tens of thousands of square kilometers of natural parks, Provence offers forested hills, mountains, deep gorges, waterfalls and clear mountain lakes. 9. People: The people of Provence are warm and welcoming, with a soft, singsong accent reminiscent of their relaxed lifestyle. 10. Art: Countless painters and writers have fallen in love with the play of light in Provence. Cézanne, Matisse, Van Gogh, and Picasso were inspired by the dazzling light and landscapes.
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