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Southern France Art Tour
6 Days
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Enjoy an exclusive talk from Andrew Graham-Dixon, visit several art museums and explore pretty villages on the Cote d’Azur

The south of France has been a haven for artists for generations. Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and Van Gogh led the way, with Matisse arriving in Nice in 1917, soon joined by his friend and rival Picasso on the exquisite Côte d'Azur.

Find out what these artists found so inspiring about this heavenly corner of Europe on this five-day tour with Telegraph art critic Andrew Graham Dixon. Andrew will share his profound knowledge during the trip, including during a special after-dinner lecture on your first night.

You'll be based in a four-star hotel in Nice, perfectly located to explore the artistic delights of the region and to discover some of the city's excellent eateries, from Michelin-starred restaurants to cosy bistros.

Your tour begins with a visit to the pretty medieval town of St-Paul-de-Vence and the Maeght Foundation, where you'll see a stunning collection of works by Picasso, Miró and others.

Other highlights of the tour include a visit to the Museé Marc Chagall and the Museé Matisse, where you can enjoy the talents of these two renowned artists.

An afternoon in Antibes allows you to travel in the footsteps of Picasso, who once had a studio in the 14th-century Chateau Grimaldi. The works he created while staying here in Antibes are on display at the ​​Museé Picasso, which you'll also visit.

As you travel around the South of France, you'll see some delightful villages, gardens and villas, including the Romanesque church in Villefranche-sur-mer and the magnificent pink Villa Ephrussi overlooking the Bay of Villefranche.

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Tour Highlights

La Colombe d’Or Inn

Enjoy lunch at La Colombe d’Or** Inn and see works of art by Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Chagall, Léger and Miro.

Villa Ephrussi

The elegant Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is a magnificent pink villa overlooking the sea with spectacular gardens, home to rare flowers.

Discover Nice

You’ll be staying at a centrally-located, four-star hotel in Nice where you’ll have time to explore the city’s many fine restaurants.

St Paul de Vence

St Paul de Vence is a jewel in the Riviera’s crown and has been home to an A-list of 20th-century artists, writers, and and movie stars.

Meet Andrew Graham-Dixon

The renowned art critic will join you for part of this tour and host an insightful after-dinner talk on the works you’ll see on the trip

Museum visits

Visit the region's finest museums including the Musee Matisse, Musee Marc Chagall and Museé Picasso at Chateau Grimaldi
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Your expert guides

Andrew Graham-Dixon
Art Historian
Author, presenter, lecturer, scholar and art critic; Andrew Graham-Dixon is renowned across many disciplines and is a trusted expert in the field of art history.

Andrew Graham-Dixon is a leading art critic, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. Andrew has a long history of public service in the field of the visual arts, having judged the Turner Prize, the BP National Portrait Prize, and the Annual British Animation Awards, among others.

Price includes

  • Five nights' bed and breakfast in a four-star central hotel in Nice
  • Visit the Maeght Foundation, St-Paul-de-Vence, Museé Matisse, Marc Chagall Museum, Villefranche-sur-mer, Palais Lascaris, Villa Ephrussi, Le Cannet, Museé Picasso
  • Return flights from London to Nice and airport transfers
  • Comfortable coach transport in Nice
  • Dinner on the first night with wine
  • After dinner lecture on the first night with Andrew Graham-Dixon
  • Dinner on the final night of the tour
  • Two lunches with wine, one at Villa Ephrussi and one at Colombe d'Or or similar
  • City Tax

Availability

From
Wed, Wed, Apr 9, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Duration
6 Days
Price per person
£2,349*

* From price is per person for all other readers, based on two people sharing a double/twin room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £469. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. **Lunch at La Colombe d'Or is subject to availability at time of booking. The properties we visit are historic sites with uneven, worn and sometimes slippery surfaces. Please take care when walking and wear appropriate footwear. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Holiday is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

London (LON)
From
Wed, Wed, Apr 9, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Duration
6 Days
Price per person
£2,299*

* From price is per person for subscribers, based on two people sharing a double/twin room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £469. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. **Lunch at La Colombe d'Or is subject to availability at time of booking. The properties we visit are historic sites with uneven, worn and sometimes slippery surfaces. Please take care when walking and wear appropriate footwear. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Holiday is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrive in Nice
    Nice, France

    Today you will fly from London to Nice, where you'll transfer to your four-star, central hotel.

    On arrival, you'll have some free time to settle in and explore before dinner at the hotel.

    Following dinner, there'll be a lecture to look forward to with Andrew Graham Dixon, who will share his expertise.

  2. Day
    2
    St-Paul-de-Vence and the Maeght Foundation
    Nice, France

    This morning you'll travel to St-Paul-de-Vence to visit the Maeght Foundation.

    This museum holds a stunning collection of works by Picasso, Miró, Bepworth and other famous names.

    Following your visit you'll continue to the town of St-Paul-de-Vence to enjoy lunch at the famous Colombe d'or Restaurant**, where the works of many artists adorn the walls.

    In the afternoon you'll see the Chapel of the Rosary, an ambitious project that took Matisse more than four years to complete. Every detail of the chapel was designed by Matisse, from the architecture, the stained glass windows, the murals and the priest's vestments.

    You'll later return to Nice, where you'll have the evening free to dine at leisure, either at the hotel or in one of the city's many fine restaurants.

  3. Day
    3
    The Musée Matisse and the Musée National Marc Chagall
    Nice, France

    Today begins at the Musee Matisse where the artist's talents can be enjoyed in full, with paintings, sculptures, ceramics and stained glass on display.

    Next, you'll visit the Marc Chagall Museum, designed to hold his 17 canvases depicting scenes from Genesis, Exodus and the Song of Solomon. The entire collection comprises almost 1,000 pieces, making it one of the most important public collections of Chagall's works in the world.

    After lunch at leisure, you'll drive to Villefranche-sur-mer to see the Romanesque church dedicated to St. Peter and decorated by the 20th-century artist, Jean Cocteau.

    After returning to the hotel, you'll have another evening free to dine in Nice.

  4. Day
    4
    Villa Ephrussi and Palais Lascaris
    Nice, France

    Today you'll visit Villa Ephrussi, one of France's most famous villas with exquisite gardens overlooking the waters of the Cote D'Azur.

    The Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild made her Venetian-style villa a true haven for art collectors with porcelain, furniture and paintings by the Great Masters. The gardens were created by Beatrice de Rothschild and boast rare plants and flowers in themed gardens.

    Look forward to a guided tour of the villa and free time to enjoy the gardens before a light lunch is served in the tearoom.

    This afternoon you will return to Nice and visit Palais Lascaris dedicated to the art and music of the 17th and 18th centuries.

  5. Day
    5
    Le Cannet and Antibes
    Nice, France

    Spend the morning in Le Cannet where Pierre Bonnard lived for many years. Housed in the Saint-Vianney hotel the Bonnard Museum is the first museum in the world dedicated to the artist who was nicknamed 'le peintre du bonheur' (the painter of happiness).

    After visiting the museum,you'll head to Antibes to visit the Museé Picasso in the 14th-century Chateau Grimaldi where the artist once had a studio. The museum displays works created by Picasso when he stayed there in 1946. Your final visit of the day is to Picasso's Chapel of War and Peace in Vallauris.

  6. Day
    6
    Departure to London UK
    London, United Kingdom

    Today you'll check out of the hotel and transfer back to the airport for your flight home as your tour comes to an end.

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Availability

From
Wed, Wed, Apr 9, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Duration
6 Days
Price per person
£2,299*

* From price is per person for subscribers, based on two people sharing a double/twin room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £469. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. **Lunch at La Colombe d'Or is subject to availability at time of booking. The properties we visit are historic sites with uneven, worn and sometimes slippery surfaces. Please take care when walking and wear appropriate footwear. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Holiday is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

London (LON)
From
Wed, Wed, Apr 9, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Duration
6 Days
Price per person
£2,349*

* From price is per person for all other readers, based on two people sharing a double/twin room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £469. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. **Lunch at La Colombe d'Or is subject to availability at time of booking. The properties we visit are historic sites with uneven, worn and sometimes slippery surfaces. Please take care when walking and wear appropriate footwear. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Holiday is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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