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Museum · Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Atelier de Cézanne
The studio Paul Cézanne built on the colina des Lauves and used until his death in 1906, with his working objects. It opens seasonally, from July to October, while undergoing restoration.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Atelier de Cézanne
Paul Cézanne was born in Aix in 1839 and spent much of his life in the city. In 1901 he bought a plot on the colline des Lauves, north of the center, and built a house with a large studio on the upper floor, lit by a huge north-facing window. He worked there until his death in 1906.
The studio preserves objects that appear in his still lifes: bottles, skulls, jars, ceramic fruit, as well as the ladder and the easel. The idea of the visit is to show the space as the painter left it. The garden, with olive and fig trees, was replanted according to what is seen in the paintings.
A few minutes' uphill walk away is the Terrain des Peintres, a small park at the spot from which Cézanne painted the Montagne Sainte-Victoire many times in his later years. Ceramic plaques reproduce nine of those canvases.
The studio and the bastide of the Jas de Bouffan, the family home, are undergoing restoration and open seasonally, usually from July to October, closing in winter for works. Check dates before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to 1 hour. With the Terrain des Peintres, about 1.5 hours.
Best time
It is open only in the summer and autumn season, generally from July to October, closing in winter for restoration work. Reservation is recommended and dates change each year; check before you go.
How to get there
About 1 km north of the center. On foot it's about a 20-minute uphill walk along avenue Paul-Cézanne. City buses stop nearby.
Tip
Book in advance: the studio is small and visitor numbers per time slot are limited. Afterwards, walk up to the Terrain des Peintres to see the Sainte-Victoire from the painter's viewpoint.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Atelier de Cézanne
Is the atelier open year-round?
No. While undergoing restoration, the studio opens seasonally, usually from July to October, and closes in winter for works. Check dates before you go.
Do I need to book?
Recommended: the space is small and entry is by timed slots. Reservations are made on the official website of the Cézanne sites in Aix.
What is the Terrain des Peintres?
It's a small park near the studio, at the spot from which Cézanne painted the Montagne Sainte-Victoire several times between 1902 and 1906. Ceramic plaques reproduce nine of those paintings.