From the owner: Un hôtel particulier du XVIIème siècle dans un jardin à la française Le pavillon Vendôme, c'est un…read morejardin à la française qui respire le calme à quelques mètres à peine de l'agitation qui règne au centre ville. Un hôtel particulier (édifié en 1665 pour le duc de Vendôme pour plus tard appartenir au peintre Jean Baptiste Van Loo) surplombe les pelouses et les haies parfaitement entretenues. Il abrite un petit musée où l'on peut y voir une collection de meubles et de tableaux du XVIIIème siècle. Un petit square pour enfants jouxte le parc. Les jardins sont ouvert de 9 h à 17 h 30.

As you walk up to a second floor studio, you are welcomed by artisan M. Girault. His aray of…read moresantons span from floor to ceiling...all different sizes! We opted to buy the traditional American style nativity, the miniature version (easier to bring back home). Of course, getting the 3 kings, Jesus, Mary, Joseph, a couple donkeys, and the stable. It's southern France's tradition to invite the whole village to the nativity. He sells everyone from the Boulanger to a Bohemienne. There are even animals that attend the nativity scene: Pigeonnier and even a Lapin! M. Girault talked us through his studio explaining how he makes these delicate creations. You can catch him in the act of sculpting or painting when you arrive. On our next adventure to this magnificent studio, we will be getting some of the villagers to add to our collection. His santons were one of the best souvenirs we've purchased while traveling.

A lovely place with beautiful art. I came across this place wandering alleys near Place Ramus near…read moreCours Mirabeau in the old town here in Aix-en-Provence as a tourist on a Saturday night and came across this place. The art is lovely and the atmosphere was friendly. They have these beautiful little pieces for €10 that I bought a lot of as gifts for friends (see photos).

From the owner: Carré d´artistes is a network of more than 30 art galleries in France and internationally as well…read moreas an online gallery. Come and admire the works of our artists in the gallery closest to you.