Luxury travel company Red Savannah is offering a selection of villas in Provence that inspired great artists such as Cezanne, Van Gogh and Matisse in the creation of some of their most celebrated works. For those interested in pursuing their love of art in this most beautiful of settings, Red Savannah will provide an artist's set of materials including tools and paints for use during their stay. The allure of France’s picturesque Provence region lies in the diversity of its landscapes filled with lavender fields, olive groves, vineyards and coastal vistas.
MAS CALANQUET, ST REMY DE PROVENCE – 6 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 10
Located near St Remy de Provence, this villa was the late home of Vincent Van Gogh inspiring some of his most famous works. The vibrant colors and luminous atmosphere of the olive orchard backed by the Les Alpilles Mountain range will inspire travelers’ own masterpieces.
Highlights:
40 acres of private grounds, lavender fields and olive groves
Tennis court and heated swimming pool
Two double bedrooms, a kitchen, dining area and terrace.
Contemporary spiral staircase leads to a further four en-suite bedrooms including a spacious master bedroom with views to Les Alpilles mountain range.
CHATEAU MARGUI, PROVENCE, FRANCE – 18 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 38
Paul Cézanne, French artist and impressionist, famously found solace and inspiration in the landscapes of Provence. Travelers can position their easel overlooking the magnificent Mont Sainte-Victoire just as Cézanne did from one of the many bedrooms at Chateau Margui with views that extend to the iconic landmark.
284 acres dedicated to an award-winning vineyard, oak woodland and swathes of olive groves
Close proximity to Aix-en-Provence and the beach clubs of St Tropez
Wine cellar, game room, pool table, gym, sauna, tennis court, glorious pool and yoga studio and 18-seat movie theater
BASTIDE D’ARISTIDE, BONNIEUX – 3 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 6
Bastide d'Aristide, an elegant, modernized house located in the heart of Bonnieux, has as a backdrop with far-reaching views of the captivating Mont Ventoux – a subject of Paul Cezanne.
Three levels featuring airy and light-filled rooms, high beamed ceilings, and large windows
Walled garden and formal drawing room
French doors revealing a spacious outdoor terrace surrounded by trees, leading to a terraced garden and a small gate onto the lane below
14-meter heated infinity pool
VILLA MALVAN, NEAR VENCE, COTE D’AZUR - 6 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 12
Villa Malvan is located in the French town of Vence, the site of Matisse’s exceptional Chapelle du Rosaire. As the Mediterranean sunbathes the glorious views across woodland to the Provencal coast in warm hues, the vibrant palette of Henri Matisse begs to be explored from the terrace.
Open plan living areas with a galley kitchen equipped with marble work surfaces and a professional oven.
Formal dining room opening onto a terrace and an outdoor dining area shaded with pine trees and edged with jasmine and agapanthus
Heated pool surrounded by sun-loungers and palm trees
Fully equipped pétanque court
