Au Revoir, Aix-en-Provence

It's hard to believe today is our last day en Aix (and the students' last full day with their French families.) It was one last time to visit a few museums that we hadn't seen yet and stroll along the Cours Mirabeau, soaking in the atmosphere of southern France with its markets and crowds of people.


We'll miss the interesting buildings, unique to this area.


And we won't see traditionally dressed street performers playing the drums and bagpipes, creating a festive ambience as we window-shopped.



We had the chance to see the Cezanne - Matisse exhibit at the art museum today. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take photos of any of the paintings, but we did learn about the influence of this region on the art produced in the early 20th century. We saw many wonderful paintings by Cezanne, Picasso, Dali, and Renoir.


We also visited the Estienne de Saint-Jean Museum to see the traditions of Aix in the furniture, costumes, and paintings of the region.


The detail in the furniture and pottery was amazing -- perfectly preserved to teach later generations what life was like back then in southern France.


Just a gorgeous museum, created in a magnificent 17th century mansion.


Aix-en-Provence is such a charming city with so much to do! It's been a great four days here! Southern France is amazing!

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