The house at Les Bassacs is full of character, with traditional spiral staircases, low beams and terracotta floors. The bedrooms are simply furnished. There are four single and four double rooms which share four bathrooms, two with bath and shower and two with shower only. There is a well-stocked library for students to use. The painting studio, the dining room and terrace look out over the swimming pool towards the Alpilles hills, and take in the astounding red ochres of Roussillon and the spectacular village perché of Gordes
After a day’s painting there will be time to enjoy the terrace and the pool, often accompanied by a beautiful sunset, before joining the tutor for a convivial evening meal. Our food, inspired by fresh local produce, has played an important part in making Les Bassacs a success. Carefully prepared meals, with a distinctly Provençal flavour, are served with local wines. The day begins with a breakfast of croissants and freshly baked bread from the local boulangerie. Lunch is a buffet, or sometimes a picnic in the countryside. The three course dinner is served in the dining room overlooking the valley.
