{"id":5755,"date":"2010-08-17T16:11:20","date_gmt":"2010-08-17T20:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=5755"},"modified":"2015-03-09T14:53:28","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T18:53:28","slug":"van-gogh-cezanne-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/08\/17\/van-gogh-cezanne-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Footsteps of Van Gogh and C\u00e9zanne in Provence"},"content":{"rendered":"

\""House\u201cThe future of Art is in the South [of France]\u201d proclaimed Vincent Van Gogh<\/strong>, and the man sure knew what he was talking about. Provence<\/a>, blessed with a unique light, wide-ranging colors and ever-changing landscapes, inspired no fewer than 200 of his paintings. Although he arrived in Arles in 1888 on a cold and snowy day, he immediately took to the town and the region, which he endlessly explored while painting numerous sceneries and portraits.<\/p>\n

In 1889, after a violent quarrel with Paul Gauguin, which allegedly led him to cut the lower part of his left ear, Van Gogh decided to enter a psychiatric hospital near Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence. Seclusion, however, did not tamper his momentum and he continued to tirelessly paint increasingly tortuous pictures of the nearby Alpilles mountain range as his mind was becoming more and more unstable.<\/p>\n

If you wish to understand Van Gogh\u2019s coup de coeur for Arles<\/a>, NY Habitat has the right accommodation in Provence<\/a> for you regardless of the size of your party.<\/p>\n

-For medium to large groups, have a look at this Furnished 3-bedroom triplex \u2013 Arles \u2013 Historic Center (PR-915), <\/a>right around the corner from the Roman theater, the Place du forum and next to the antique arena.<\/p>\n

-Searching for an inconspicuous pied-\u00e0-terre? We have a charming Furnished studio \u2013 Arles \u2013 Historic Center (PR-1024) <\/a>in a quiet cul-de-sac right in the middle of everything.<\/p>\n

-If you\u2019re a wild bunch of nature lovers yearning to experience the rugged Alpilles first-hand, staying in our Furnished 4-bedroom villa \u2013 Saint-R\u00e9my (PR-420)<\/a> with swimming pool is a must.<\/p>\n

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Saint R\u00e9my de Provence, Provenza (PR-420)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Further south and to the east, Aix-en-Provence<\/a> remains forever associated with its native son and long-time resident Paul C\u00e9zanne<\/strong>. Therefore, you can easily wander around town from the schools he attended to the caf\u00e9s he patronized, all the way to the Saint Pierre cemetery where he is buried. Once you\u2019re done exploring, move on to the Granet museum, where you will be able to admire many of his works. For a full immersion though, nothing beats a visit to his workshop where you can almost feel the master\u2019s presence while marveling at the breath-taking view on his beloved Sainte Victoire Mountain.<\/p>\n

Another Proven\u00e7al location that played a major role in C\u00e9zanne\u2019s artistic evolution is the picturesque fishing village of L’Estaque, right outside Marseille, whose natural beauty could not fail to attract him as well as other notable impressionists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Georges Braque. There, C\u00e9zanne started to predominantly focus on landscapes, and many consider his depictions of the area\u2019s changing light and passing seasons the high point of his career.<\/p>\n

-If you\u2019re planning a group visit to the quintessential cultural town that is Aix-en-Provence, rest assured that everybody will be able to fit in NY Habitat\u2019s sprawling Furnished 7 Bedroom Rental in Aix en Provence, Provence (PR-1107).<\/a><\/p>\n

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South France Accommodation 2 Bedroom Rental in Luynes, Provence (PR-731)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

-On a smaller scale, a large Furnished 1-bedroom loft \u2013 Aix-en-Provence (PR-549)<\/a> with private entrance right downtown is another sure-fire way to enjoy your vacation.<\/p>\n

On the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, this 2 Bedroom Rental in the village of Luynes (PR-731)<\/a> will give you all the advantages of country life with the proximity and convenience provided by the nearby city.<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to Provence and experienced the same sense of wonder as these artists did? Would you care to share those impressions with us? Please Comment Below.
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