Two top art experiences are within easy reach from St Jeannet. The Matisse Chapel is less than 5km away while the Maeght Foundation is a 20-minutes away. A good day is to get to the Matisse Chapel when it opens in the morning and then head directly to Maeght after which you can have lunchContinue reading “Top Art – Maeght and Matisse”
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Eze Beach
While the closest beach we like to St Jeannet is to be found in Cagnes-sur-Mer, one of the nicest/least crowded is the beach at Eze. This area has both parking and access challenges that keep the hordes away. The beach is on the other side of the train tracks and there is a tunnel aboutContinue reading “Eze Beach”
Visions of St Jeannet
Painters fall in love with the area and of course paint some wonderful images. We are partial to our great friend and local artist Remy Rasse who has imbibed their spirit and summons that power in his artwork. Remy’s now lives in Argentina, but is back in St Jeannet with new pieces that you canContinue reading “Visions of St Jeannet”
Folon Chapel in St Paul de Vence
Artists have been inspired by the light and air of this area to create some of their best work. In appreciation, a few, like Picasso and Matisse, have designed chapels to share their feelings with generations of visitors. The Folon Chapel, just around the back of the main church in St Paul de Vence isContinue reading “Folon Chapel in St Paul de Vence”
Top of the Baou
The top of the St Jeannet Baou (805m) is about a 60-minute hike from the house. You can walk out of the house at the green gate and take the little path to the side, up to the road above the house. Then turn left and follow the road until it splits, then stay toContinue reading “Top of the Baou”
Lavender Fields
Getting the timing right is the hardest part of viewing the Lavender fields in Provence. The flowers bloom from June to July, but the peak depends on the weather during the spring time. We’ve been out in June and after a cold winter, the plants were still mainly green with only the promise of purpleContinue reading “Lavender Fields”
Ra’anan Levy at Maeght Foundation
Fascinating large-scale work from Levy fill the galleries at Maeght. Masterly brush-strokes create images of distorted space, angled reflections and fragments of space. One of the best shows at this amazing gallery in a long time. Through early March 2020. More info.
Winter visit to the Maeght Foundation
The sun, barely warming the brisk, humid December afternoon, was dropping quickly into the horizon. The light was clear, if low intensity, illuminating the Miro sculpture labyrinth. There was a fantastic Ra’anan Levy exhibition in the galleries. It’s always a great pleasure to wander through this art infused, pine shrouded museum. It’s a must visitContinue reading “Winter visit to the Maeght Foundation”
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