Spend three days tracing the same light and views that drew Cézanne and Van Gogh. This workshop pairs studio technique with short outdoor painting sessions along a local painters' trail—supplies and lunches included.
Spend three days tracing the same light and views that drew Cézanne and Van Gogh. This workshop pairs studio technique with short outdoor painting sessions along a local painters' trail—supplies and lunches included.
Book with Paul Cézanne Academy of Painting
Book directly with Paul Cézanne Academy of Painting for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Paul Cézanne Academy of Painting · Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The studio opens with the smell of coffee and sun-warmed paper; a low wall outside offers the first vantage where light chisels the church garden into planes of color. For three days you move between studio instruction and short field sessions, carrying a sketchbook like a small, portable studio as the Provençal light changes from cool morning to honeyed late afternoon.
easy.
3 days (approx. 8 hours/day including studio and field sessions).
Low level of fitness required; comfortable walking on short, uneven paths is helpful
Yes—paints, brushes, paper and basic materials are provided; you may bring personal tools if you prefer.
No—this workshop accommodates beginners and those with experience by combining technical demos with guided practice.
Field sessions typically involve short, easy walks from the studio to nearby viewpoints; terrain can be uneven but not strenuous.
Full refund is available if cancelled at least 3 full days before start; cancellations within 3 days are not refundable, and the workshop may be cancelled if minimum participation isn’t met.
Provence’s light and landscape attracted post-Impressionist and early 20th-century painters; many developed signature color approaches here, especially around Aix and Arles.
Participants are asked to stay on paths, avoid removing natural pigments like ochre, and respect private farmland and vineyards to keep sites available for future artists.
Paul Cézanne Academy of Painting operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




Book with Paul Cézanne Academy of Painting
Book directly with Paul Cézanne Academy of Painting for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now