Art & Culture Archives • Luxe Provence

The Gallifet Centre d'Art & Restaurant unveiled a new exhibition, entitled "Materialistes" from 15 November - 1 February, 2025 featuring hand-crafted works exploring the difference between art and craft. If you haven't been, the Gallifet, is a stunning 18th century hôtel particulier located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence's historic, Mazarin district and was opened to the public in 2010 by Nicolas Mazet as a cultural and art venue. These past two years, the charming owners, Nicholas ...

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Art & Culture Provence Travel

36 Hours in Arles… Art Capital of Provence

November 1, 2024

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 ...

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Bastides, Interiors & Garden Design Art & Culture Slow Fashion

Sneak Peek Caumont Centre d’Art

March 5, 2015

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 ...

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Slow Fashion

Provence’s Passionate Pianist Jonathan Soucasse

January 22, 2015

Laura and I hit the streets scouting for local musical talent (such a good excuse) at the Hotel Gallifet, Maison d'Art et d'Histoire, in Aix-en-Provence last week and we certainly were not disappointed. Modern Jazz Pianist Jonathan Soucasse, offered us an intimate, passionate performance that was raw, awe-inspiring and fun. He blurs the lines between jazz, classic, contemporary and improvisation with amazing energy and talent. Jonathan achieved his diploma at the Conservatoire in Aix and ...

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The Good Life Slow Fashion

The Incredible Mathieu Lustrerie

December 28, 2014

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 ...

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