The French Riviera

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The lives of great artists, their creations, and the places that shaped them

From the many great artists connected to the French Riviera, we've chosen two iconic names for this journey: Jean Cocteau and Marc Chagall.
From the many great artists connected to the French Riviera, we've chosen two iconic names for this journey: Jean Cocteau and Marc Chagall.
How did it happen that they spent so many years here—creating masterpieces, painting chapels and villas, and eventually being honored with museums in their names? That’s the story we’ll explore on our journey.
The lives of great artists, their creations, and the places that shaped them.
We invite you to stay at the elegant La Réserve de Beaulieu, nestled in a unique natural landscape. Here, we’ll immerse ourselves in beauty—discussing art and life, watching films related to our theme, and unwinding after long walks.
Our guide, who has called the Côte d'Azur a second home for over 20 years, will lead you to the hidden gems of the Riviera and open doors that remain closed to most.

Following Cocteau’s Riviera
From chapel walls to seaside salons
Villa Santo Sospir
A place said to be imbued with the spirit of Cocteau
Clear Waters, Open Horizons
Drift into the rhythm of the Mediterranean

Mosaic “The Prophet Elijah”
On the wall of the Marc Chagall Museum in Nice
The Maeght Foundation Museum
A dialogue between art, architecture, and nature
Lunch with a View
The slow art of indulgence.

itinerary

Nice
Nice
City tour through iconic lives. Visit the Chagall Museum
Vence - Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Vence - Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Matisse chapel, Maeght Foundation, lunch in Saint-Paul, visit Chagall’s grave. Evening toast and Cocteau film screening.
Villefranche-sur-Mer - Menton
Villefranche-sur-Mer - Menton
Cocteau’s chapel in Villefranche. Cocteau’s landmarks, and poetic corners. End the day with a seaside dinner.
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