Inspiration Tours 2005
Join us for our ninth trip to France
Paint, Tour, Live In Provence at
LE MAS DE GRAVIERS
(Click for additional information)
converted farm house, surrounded by flowering gardens. Click here
for a view of it's lovely garden. Completely renovated in 1993 by a Norwegian
owner, this vacation home offers convenience and comfort while retaining the
flavor of its origins. This magnificent property boasts lavender fields,
vineyard and a view of Mt.St. Victoire. It is often
featured in magazines around the world as it is one of the most beautiful homes
in Provence.
The group will
take
lessons from local French art teachers and visit the studios of welcoming
French artists and sculptors.
(the Grand Canyon of France) or the incredible village of
Moustiere. When
we are not painting on our property we travel to villages in the mountains and
along the coast. We visit artists
in their studios and galleries, and take photos of the inspiring countryside to
paint from when we are back home.
A group of
artists will be provided a
private room and shared bath, most meals, ground transportation, classes and art supplies.
surrounding area. The fee for a two week stay is $3,000. All
participants make their own flight arrangements.
Visits to museums (Click Here), and galleries, inspire us to create our best work.
Artists
who've joined us recommend the trip (click
here).
 Visit
to SAMA's
studio. |
 Group
Exposition. |
 Jean-Marc
teaching Anne. |
 Dinner
out. |
 Sama
and Marie teaching at le Mas. |
 Mt.
Ste. Victoire |
 Betty-Ann
painting at Villecroze. |
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Sama in his studio. |
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 Pearl
painting. |
 Brett's
studio. |
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Le Mas des Graviers and Environs
Le
Mas Des Graviers, a traditional wine growing estate, situated 25 km east of Aix
en Provence, is nestled in the foothills of Mont Sainte Victoire. The
18th century farmhouse, and it's surroundings, are a little piece of Provencal
heaven. It was Norwegian oceanographer Jan Olaf Willums who bought and
renovated it in 1993. Each year the estate which is often featured in
international magazines about Provence, hosts exhibitions by renowned
and young
artists. The traditional farm house offers more than 600 m2 of living
space and is surrounded by a 3 acre garden of Mediterranean flowers, trees and
lavender fields. Mulberry trees, planted 120 years ago and a 200 year old
oak tree offer shade during the heat of the day. There is a large swimming
pool and a tennis court. There is a Bechstein grande piano in the music
room and the art gallery can also be used as a class room. A small
production of 35 thousand bottles of wine are sold each year in Europe.
Labels created using artists works shown at
the gallery are featured on a select edition called "Cuvee des
Artistes." This picture perfect home, in the area where Cezanne lived
and painted is the perfect place to create and the professional gallery on the
estate will provide the perfect place to show our paintings.
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Laura in Tourtour. Dinner at L'excuse in Paris.
In the shadow of Mt. St. Victoire.
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Debby in Tourtour.
Betty Ann painting the olive trees.
Mary in the garden. |
Other Activities
- Hiking, biking, swimming, tennis, sailing, boules playing and just sitting on the beaches are all possibilities
Shopping
-
Santons (Provencal handmade dolls), Aups
- Faience, Moustier St. Marie
- Provencal Fabrics in Aups
- Perfumes and soaps at Grasse
For details and an application, call Inspiration Tours (281) 679-7969 and ask for Linda Rosenfeld or write 2930 Rosemary Park Lane, TX 77082. You can also reach me by email at lindamr@inspirationtours.net. Revised 7/4/2004.
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