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Gallifet Art Center & Restaurant

Gallifet Art Center & Restaurant

The Gallifet Centre d'Art & Restaurant unveiled a new exhibition to celebrate the Year of Cézanne 2025 here in Aix-en-Provence titled, "Echos de Cézanne" exhibiting from July 1 -  September 28 2025.  "This exhibit explores the lasting influence of the artist Picasso referred to as ‘the father to us all’ on modern and contemporary artists. Whether established or emerging, local or international, sculptors, photographers and painters alike lay claim to a Cezannean lineage. ...

36 Hours in Arles… Art Capital of Provence

36 Hours in Arles… Art Capital of Provence

Arles is truly experiencing a renaissance. The first, visual clue is the presence of famed architect, Frank Gehry's latest metal-clad museum masterpiece, LUMA Arles. Luma Arles is a grand project driven by art patron and cultural maven, Maja Hoffman, the mastermind re-shaping the city's landscape, culture and art scene of this ancient roman city of Provence. I felt the exciting energy everywhere, from the construction sites throughout the city, to the local artisan ateliers ...

Sneak Peek Caumont Centre d’Art

Sneak Peek Caumont Centre d’Art

Built in the first half of the 18th century, the Hôtel de Caumont is the work of Parisian architect Robert de Cotte, built under the supervision of Georges Vallon. Starting in July 2013, an extensive restoration program was launched to restore the Hôtel de Caumont to its former glory, while adding some special Provencal touches. The Hôtel de Caumont will be a center for art and culture, an elegant venue for Luxe Events here in Aix-en-Provence's ...

The Incredible Mathieu Lustrerie

The Incredible Mathieu Lustrerie

What an incredibly luxe day! Beautiful and talented photographer, Carine Demaria, accompanied us at the world-renowned chandelier atelier and museum of Mathieu Lustrerie in Gargas in the Luberon. The atelier, atmosphere and museum collection of chandeliers paired with vintage winning race cars is breathtaking. A stunning mix of classic and modern featuring his world-renowned pieces that have been incorporated into the most prestigious venues around the world, from the Louvre, to Versailles to nearly every ...