2025, Cézanne Year: A unique celebration in Aix-en-Provence
A year-long tribute to Paul Cézanne, son of Aix-en-Provence
In 2025, Aix-en-Provence celebrates one of its greatest artists: Paul Cézanne. This commemorative year, centered around the exceptional exhibition Cézanne at Jas de Bouffan at the Musée Granet, offers an intimate journey into the world of the painter, right in the heart of his native city.
> Discover the exhibition “Cézanne at Jas de Bouffan” in Aix-en-Provence
A unique culinary interpretation by Mathias Dandine
For this occasion, Michelin-starred chef Mathias Dandine, owner of La Bastide Bourrelly, has created a poetic and seasonal menu, designed as “a walk through Cézanne’s Provence.”
This exclusive menu, available from June 28 to October 12, 2025, draws on the artist’s culinary memories, inspired by the dishes once prepared by Madame Berne, hostess of the inn Cézanne loved in Le Tholonet.
Featured dishes include:
Duck with olives, slow-cooked the traditional way
Provençal beef stew (daube), a tribute to family gatherings
Salt cod brandade with Aïgo Boulido, a nod to humble southern roots
Apple dessert, a wink to Cézanne’s iconic still lifes
And the famous Estaque fritters, a sweet memory of his youth
Each course becomes a culinary creation that connects the Provence of yesterday with that of today — through tradition, elegance and emotion.
A complete experience in a boutique hotel near Aix-en-Provence
Set between Aix-en-Provence and the landscapes of Sainte-Victoire, La Bastide Bourrelly welcomes you in a serene, elegant setting. This boutique hotel in Provence is also a 5-star hotel with spa, perfect for those wishing to combine cultural immersion with restorative moments of calm.
> Discover La Bastide Bourrelly, 5-star hotel near Aix-en-Provence
You’ll be just steps from Cézanne’s most iconic landmarks: the Cézanne Studio, the Painter’s Trail, and the panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire Mountain, immortalized in so many of his works.
End your day with dinner at our gastronomic restaurant in Aix-en-Provence, and experience the refined cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Mathias Dandine — where art, terroir and inspiration come together in every bite.
