Le Mas des Graviers and Environs

Le Mas Des Graviers, a traditional wine growing estate, situated 25 km east of Aix en Provence, is nesteled 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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For details and an application, call Inspiration Tours (281) 679-7969 and ask for Linda Rosenfeld or write 2930 Rosemary Park Lane, Houston, TX 77082. You can also reach me by email at lindamr@inspirationtours.net

Revised 11/21/2004.