Terrain des peintres, scenic viewpoint in Aix-en-Provence, France
Terrain des peintres is an elevated viewpoint in Aix-en-Provence with wide views of Mont Sainte-Victoire and the surrounding Provençal landscape. The site features traditional stone terraces called 'restanques' supporting Mediterranean vegetation on its slopes.
Paul Cézanne worked at this location between 1902 and 1906, creating numerous paintings of Mont Sainte-Victoire. These years marked an important period of artistic development in his career.
Metal reproductions of Cézanne's paintings stand at the exact spots where the artist positioned his easel. Visitors can directly compare the artwork with the view the painter saw from this location.
Access is free and available daily without any entry fees required. Walking paths connect this location to Cézanne's former studio and the Entremont archaeological site nearby.
The name "Terrain des peintres" means "painters' land" and refers directly to the artistic activities that made this spot known. Fewer visitors come here compared to Cézanne's studio, but those interested in art appreciate the direct link to where paintings were actually created.
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