Aix-en-Provence: Art & Architecture Tour of Château La Coste

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ID: GYG1342597-2050186
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Pays: France

Durée du projet: 1 jours


Description

Open-air museum in Provence: 45 works by Louise Bourgeois, Frank Gehry, Tadao Ando, Yoko Ono, and more, to be discovered at your leisure among the vineyards of Château La Coste, near Aix-en-Provence.
Imagine a 4-km walk through vineyards, olive groves, and fragrant scrubland, with a contemporary work of art emerging from the midst of nature around every bend.
Welcome to Château La Coste, one of the most amazing cultural sites in Provence.
Just a few minutes from Aix-en-Provence, at the gateway to the Luberon, this exceptional winery offers a 2- to 3-hour route through more than 40 works of contemporary art installed in situ on the slopes of the vineyard.

The route will allow you to discover installations by the biggest names in contemporary art and architecture: Sophie Calle, Frank Gehry, Tadao Ando, Tracey Emin, Louise Bourgeois, Oscar Niemeyer, Bob Dylan, and many others.

What awaits you

A self-guided walk, at your own pace, along partially shaded paths, with a map and an information booklet included Château La Coste
Access to the temporary exhibitions in the various pavilions Aix en Provence Tourism
The option of extending the visit with a live guide, who will take you on a 2-hour journey through the history of the estate, from Roman times to monumental contemporary works Aix en Provence Tourism
A tasting of the estate's wines at the end of the tour (optional)

Practical information

Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, 15 km from Aix-en-Provence
⏱ Recommended duration: 2 to 3 hours
Bring walking shoes, comfortable clothing, a cap, and a bottle of water in hot weather
Open daily 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Faits saillants

  • Exceptional concentration of big names in contemporary art & architecture
  • The Provençal countryside - an exceptional natural setting that enhances the works
  • The freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Unique vantage points of the Luberon
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The route is on dirt trails with a few ascents. Bring good walking shoes, water, and a hat when it is hot outside.
Meet in the Tadao Ando building, next to Louise Bourgeois' spider
INCLUS
  • Admission ticket to the Art and Architecture Tour
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Map of the estate upon arrival
  • Description of the works to be discovered
NON INCLUS
  • The Art and Architecture guided visit
  • The Jean Nouvel Cellars Tour

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Annulations

Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.