October 19th, 2008 by discover
One of my favorite things about walking along the waterfront in Saint Tropez are the street artists who sell their paintings.
Some of them, of course, strike my fancy more than others. There are some real treasures to be found – and some that are, well, Not.
This time there was a portrait painter – who was [...]
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October 11th, 2008 by discover
Maximilien Luce was an artist who is best known for his neo-impressionistic style of painting. Born to a poor family in Paris, he never forgot his roots, and often painted street scenes with everyday people going about their jobs. He started out painting in the pointillist style and is known for his landscapes, warehouses and scenes of wounded soldiers, which he painted after he returned from serving time during the war…
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October 3rd, 2008 by discover
With summer being officially over, and the mad crowds of tourists having gone back home, we decided to go to Saint Tropez for the day.
Saint Tropez is one of my favorite cities – at least in the fall, when the noise, the traffic and the crowds are gone. Click here to read more about Saint [...]
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October 2nd, 2008 by discover
We visited the Paul Cezanne workshop in Aix-en-Provence, and then spent several hours wandering through the city of Aix. If you want to discover the French Riviera, and you’re tired of the beaches, Aix-en-Provence is a wonderful place to go for the day. Full of art, culture, great food and shopping…
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