Art Experience in France: Anselm Kiefer Eschaton Foundation
Who are we?
We are Tanya and Anya.
We've created the ultimate art journey this spring to Occitania, Ardèche and Provence.
Tanya Olthoff is a museologist, lecturer, and curator of exhibition projects, currently working at the Voorlinden Museum.
Anya Smirnova (@AnySmi) is a high-energy organizer, travel visionary, and the founder and inspirer of a travel agency that has been thriving for 19 years.
April 30 - May 4, 2025
Our second unique and intimate art journey
We’ve crafted a serious art menu for these five full days of travel.
Three courses
Four locations
Three hotels
Three separate cars with the driver
Three one-of-a-kind experiences that can't be described — they must be lived.
The cost is €1161 (3 spots already booked) if reserved before November 11, 2024.
Now, it's time to reveal our trump card – Anselm Kiefer and the exclusive tour through his studios and exhibition spaces. We want you to be blown away by the sheer genius of Kiefer, a visionary artist who creates not just on canvas, but builds new worlds, drawing inspiration from the Old Testament, Kabbalah, and alchemy. He works across dimensions, carving tunnels and connecting spaces and realities.
ANSELM KIEFER
A unique experience. Explore the masterful studios and ateliers of this brilliant artist. His exhibition spaces are where he manipulates environments on all planes... from canvas to cities and tunnels.
LUMA
An initiative by entrepreneur and philanthropist Maja Hoffmann.
Architecture by Frank Gehry
The glass “drum” at the base of the building is reminiscent of a Roman amphitheater, while the tower itself evokes the ancient towers of Arles and the nearby limestone ridges of the Alpilles mountains, frequently depicted by Vincent van Gogh. The stainless steel cladding was inspired by his landscapes and characteristic brushstrokes. The fragmented mirrored surface also references the expressive masonry of Arles’ Roman and Romanesque monuments, while the steel pays homage to the industrial history of the Parc des Ateliers.
Here, we will witness a burning library, salt panels adorning the walls, and the iconic Carsten Höller slide-labyrinth – a sculpture you can actually move through. We’ll experience the illusion of endless staircases and shifting ceilings by Ólafur Elíasson. And finally, a theatrical space with chainmail curtains, designed by Konstantin Grcic.
LE CORBUSIER
Amidst picturesque hills and dense forests lies a masterpiece by Le Corbusier — a sanctuary of architectural harmony and spiritual contemplation.
Its austere lines and monumental simplicity may appear almost ascetic, yet the interplay of light and shadow through stained glass and narrow windows transforms the space into a symphony of light and silence.
This is a place where architecture becomes a mediator between man and nature, between the material and the eternal. Here, every stone speaks of a quest for perfection, and every detail invites you to inner peace and profound reflection.
Works by the world’s most renowned architects
Big-name contemporary artists
Our group: 3 cars, 4 people in each (3 spots already booked)
Cost:
€1161 if reserved by November 11, 2024
€1313 thereafter
1313€
Secure your spot with a refundable deposit of €100.
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:
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Three exclusive tours across three unique destinations: Eschaton Foundation by Anselm Kiefer, an art experience at the Secret Château, and a private architectural tour of Luma/Parc des Ateliers.
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Transfers to and from Lyon and Marseille airports (aligned with specific flights).
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Comfortable private car transportation between cities and locations.
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Art guidance provided by Tanya Olthoff.
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Refreshments: water, candies, fruits, and aperitifs.
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Complete organization and booking of accommodations, if you choose a package with lodging (4 nights/5 days: €180 per person for a double room or €350, depending on your selected program).
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Our care and attention, wrapped with love.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
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Accommodation (we will provide you with a list of carefully selected hotels, conveniently located near the starting point of the program; you can choose to book directly or let us handle the reservation for you)
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Flights (we will also send you flight options, aligned with the transfers we’ve organized for your convenience)
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Meals (ahead of time, we’ll share a curated restaurant program where you can specify your preferences, dietary restrictions, and choose to join only the meals that interest you; we’ll also provide a list of recommended restaurants)
For more information, detailed itineraries, or any questions, feel free to reach out to Anya via
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