Château La Coste - French art de vivre, art architecture, fine wine private tour
Marseille, France
Overview
Depending on your predilection, Château la Coste, north of Aix-en-Provence, is either an estimable winemaker with a sideline in contemporary art or a marvel of modern architecture with open-air gallery that happens to have a vineyard attached. Whatever the viewpoint Château La Coste is an exceptional discovery of art, architecture & fine wine. Wine tasting included. 'La Coste combines all the elements of the perfect French Art de Vivre - a unique artistic experience in an atmosphere of calm luxury. It's an atypical art estate in a protected environment. Strolling through see over thirty major art installations scattered throughout the domain amongst oak trees, hundred-year-old pines, vines & lavender fields. Enjoy the creations of architecture from - Tadao Ando, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano & Frank O.Geary. Artworks include Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Larry Neufeld, Ai Weiwei, Sean Scully, Andy Goldsworthy, Michael Stipe, Tom Shannon, Tracey Emin and Liam Gillick.
What's Included
- Ticket for access to the park to visit the estate and the artworks
- Alcoholic Beverages - Wine tasting at the end of the visit - you have the option to purchase wine and other local produce
- Visit to the 'Chais' - the wine making & wine production feature
- Entry/Admission - Chateau La Coste en Provence
- Lunch - There is a choice of a snack lunch on the terrace (no reservations) or a superb sit-down lunch in the Tadao Ando arts centre restaurant (reservations required) ask for details
- Gratuities
What To Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chateau La Coste en Provence, 2750 route de la Cride, 13610 Le Puy-Sainte-Reparade, Aix-en-Provence France
Leaving by car, a short drive through the Provence countryside to Château La Coste located just north of Aix-en-Provence. On arrival, visit to the art centre & bookshop, before starting the walking tour of the park. A leisurely walk to see the art works throughout the vineyard, visit the various art galleries that host a variety
The Location
Where To Go
Traveler pickup is offered
These are all private tours; so we are happy to coordinate with you a collection from another hotel or villa - just contact us when you reserve.
Airports
- Marseille Airport, 13727 Marignane France
Ports
- Marseille Cruise terminal
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My visit was one of...
sherryr1956 | Oct 2019
My visit was one of the highlights of my recent trip to France. I wish I could have stayed all day. The sculpture walk is magical. It is a little hard to find, but don't give up. Give yourself lots of time to do the walk and see the sculpture. Give
Très agréable visite dans le...
Gepi74 | Jul 2021
Très agréable visite dans le domaine et les vignes . Je ne suis pas spécialement amateur de cet art moderne , je l’avoue mais la visite est tout de même intéressante . Le domaine est vraiment étendu et la cadre idéal . Parking gratuit
Un cadre magnifique pour communier...
Corine0813 | Aug 2020
Un cadre magnifique pour communier avec la nature. Ballade au milieu des vignes, et découverte des sculptures modernes en pleine nature. Après la marche, pause au bistrot pour se restaurer : thé glacé, limonade maison, très désaltérante, et pour les
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
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