What you´ll do: Take a lovely creative pause with art instructor Mona who will show you the art of acrylic and oil technique. You will be painting the surroundings of the beautiful Renoir´s garden with guidance of Mona. After morning session and well deserved picnic, you can even go into Renoir´s studio and see his brushes and the colours that were the last on his pallet.

Where you´ll be: The Renoir museum is placed in the heart of a beautiful estate planted with olive and citrus trees offering a breathtaking view down the Cape of Antibes.

This little gem, inviting a very personal view of the artist, his daily life, and the importance of his family.  It was the retreat and final address of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who moved to Cagnes in an attempt to improve his arthritis. The museum's collection ; painting, scultpures, artist's studio and furniture constitue…