On Cezanne's roads
Aix en Provence city center, Cezanne workshop, family house, Jas de Bouffan, Le Tholonet, La Sainte Victoire, Bimont dam and Bibémus: 8h
Aix en Provence is the best place to follow Cezanne's footsteps. With GP Limousine, you'll discover the painter life and his favorite sites. You'll go on Tholonet road to discover the family house in Jas de Bouffan, you'll also admire the fantastic view on Ste Victoire Mount. You'll end your day visiting the Bimont dam and the quarry of Bibemus.
Aix en Provence city center
Aix en Provence is the hometown of Paul Cezanne. You'll discover the quarters and the places where he lived and that he so much loved. Aix is also synonymous of gastronomy and sun. Paul Cezanne got married in one of the churches of the ancient city center. Granet Museum is also there. Have a walk on Mirabeau Cours, the main street of Aix with its hotels, and Café des Deux Garçons where Cezanne and Zola used to meet.Cezanne workshop
A major part of Cezanne works of art is "les Grandes Baigneuses" were painted in Cezanne workshop where he stayed only 6 years. He made this workshop in 1901, when his mother died after the sale of the family house. The workshop became a museum that still breathe Cezanne atmosphere.Jas de Bouffan family house
In this house bought by his father, Cezanne created during more than 40 years. In 2002, this house became property of the city of Aix en Provence. Tourists can now discover this nice museum and discover some works on the ground floor.Le Tholonet
Le Tholonet is a village in the heart of Haute Vallée de l'Arc: one of the favorite of Cezanne. He liked to paint the contrasts offered by the splendid Provence landscape. Near the mill you can see a stone erected in 1939 to honor the painter.La Sainte Victoire
Sainte Victoire Mount is iconic of Provence and made Cezanne famous. GP Limousine drives you there to discover the breathtaking Provence views. It is also the start point of many rides.Bimont dam and Bibémus quarry
Bimont dam and Bibemus quarry are favorite of Paul Cezanne. They inspired him by renting a little hut. Between 1894 and 1905, he did 11 oil paintings and 16 watercolors. The weird ocer setting looks like a great archeological search. The site open to public allow each and everyone of us to compare the paintings with the reality.Pierre Reboul in Aix en Provence
The restuarant is eponym of the star-chef at the Michelin Guidebook. It opened in 2007 and proposes a creative and modern cuisine with a bite of molecular cuisine. For gourmets looking for new flavors.
Les Deux Garçons in Aix en Provence
Located on Mirabeau Cours, Les Deux Garçons is a must for Cezanne lovers. This Heritage monument building used to welcome the painter and other artists.
Suggestion for your day
Cezanne's mill
Located in Tholonet, this mill is dedicated to Cezanne memory welcomes many paintings exhibitions. You can also find explanations on Tholonet and its heritage. A stop over on Ste Victoire road is highly recommended.
