Improve your watercolor technique this summer in this all-inclusive painting holiday! Stay in a typical wine making village in the South of France and paint the wonderfully picturesque villages and landscapes of this magical region, known for its mystical history (the Knights Templar and the mystical Cathars!), excellent wines and fresh food! Painting sessions are a mix of in studio and outdoors around the region. You'll paint port towns, ancient villages, vineyards, bustling markets and the Canal du Midi. All supplies are included and all skill levels are welcome. Plenty to do for non-painting partners!
Upmarket guest house or B&B, both with pools. Per person sharing a double or twin room
Private room in the upmarket guest house or B&B
Per person sharing a double or twin room in a luxurious chateau with spa, vineyard views and infinity pool.
Day One: Arrive in Arles by train and make your way a very short distance to our hotel in the historic district of Arles. Welcome Dinner!
Day Two: Paint at Alyscamps, the Roman Necropolis where Van Gogh and Gauguin painted the same scene side by side.
Day Three: Travel to Montmajour Abbey, just outside of town. Van Gogh and Gauguin walked this road on many occasions, selecting painting sites at random. This Abbey is the scene of Vinent's painting, Sunset at Montmajour.
Day Four: Night painting session in the evening on the square where Van Gogh's painted the "Cafe Terrace".
Day Five: Free day; a trip to St Remy to see the Asylum where Van Gogh painted many beautiful works is highly recommended!
Day Six: Paint the garden of the original hospital Van Gogh stayed in after cutting off his ear.
Day Seven: Paint in Van Gogh's beloved Jardin d'Ete.
Day Eight: Departure Day.