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

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Beskrivning

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

Höjdpunkter

  • 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
VIKTIG INFORMATION
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
INKLUDERAT
  • Admission ticket to the Art and Architecture Tour
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Map of the estate upon arrival
  • Description of the works to be discovered
EJ INKLUDERAT
  • The Art and Architecture guided visit
  • The Jean Nouvel Cellars Tour

När ska jag boka?

För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.


Avbokningar

Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.