Saint-Rémy de Provence

Vincent van Gogh spent a year in the asylum in Saint-Rémy de Provence, 1889-1890. It was possibly the most difficult year of his life and yet he painted some of his greatest works here. Today there are markers throughout the town that indicate the spot from which many of his works were painted.
Unfortunately there are no van Gogh paintings to see in Saint-Rémy.

We went on Sunday to peruse the art fair set up on the streets in the center of town. It was a cold and windy morning, but the sun was out.

Here is Bill getting into the spirit of things by picking out a little masterpiece to take home to Tucson.

I selected a lovely little oil painting from this gentleman.

We stopped in at shop that sold olive oil, truffles, and candied fruit. In the foyer hung these great lighting fixtures. They were cut out grey panels with the negative image of a floor lamp in the middle. Canvas was stretched over them, and they were illuminated form the back.

 Susan put together another gourmet meal for us. Roasted peppers, artichauds, and shrimp.