Friday, July 26, 2019

In the South of France

From Victoria:
The white limestone face of Montagne Sainte-Victoire forms a bold backdrop for Aix-en-Provence, often shortened to Aix. The mountain was both Cézanne’s fascination and his muse, the subject of numerous works by this Post-Impressionist painter. Viewing the area through his perspective is just one of the many ways to enjoy Aix.

Above: Formal gardens, complete with swirling topiaries, encircle Aix’s Pavillon de Vendôme, built in the 1660s for Louis de Mercoeur, Duke of Vendôme. (Read more.)
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