Watercolour Plein-Air: Provence with Chan Dissanayake
Provence Watercolour Workshop with Chan
- Arles • Aix-en-Provence • Nice, France
- 1 Apr 2027
- 10 Days / 9 Nights • 4★ Hotels (Arles 3N • Aix 3N • Nice 3N)
Paint the southern light that inspired Van Gogh and Cézanne with award-winning watercolourist Chan Dissanayake. This relaxed 10-day itinerary balances daily plein-air sessions, clear demos, and one-to-one guidance with gentle sightseeing across Provence and the Riviera.
- Arles & Camargue – Roman stones, Van Gogh trail, manade (white horses/black bulls), flamingos, Aigues-Mortes salt pans
- Aix-en-Provence – Cézanne’s haunts, elegant squares, Château La Coste Art & Architecture stroll, Sainte-Victoire viewpoints
- Villefranche-sur-Mer & Cap-Ferrat – pastel harbour, Citadel exteriors, coastal studies on the sentier du littoral
- Accommodation – Quality 4★ stays in walkable areas, ideal for painters and partners
💰 Pricing
🎨 Provence Watercolour Workshop with Chan Dissanayake
Arles, Aix-en-Provence & Nice |
1–10 Apr 2027 |
10 Days / 9 Nights
🚨 Register now – limited places available.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful southern light that inspired Van Gogh and Cézanne on this 10-day watercolour workshop with award-winning Australian artist
Chan Dissanayake.
From the Camargue’s flamingos and salt pans to Aix-en-Provence’s elegant squares and the colourful harbours of the French Riviera, each day combines relaxed plein-air painting, gentle sightseeing, great company and practical, hands-on tuition.
Ideal for all levels — from those new to watercolour or plein-air painting through to experienced artists — with clear demonstrations, one-to-one feedback and supportive group critiques.
🎁 Special Provence Booking Offer
Bring a Friend & Save AU$500
Book the Provence Watercolour Workshop with a friend and receive
AU$500 off your booking.
Travelling with a Non-Painting Partner?
Your non-painting partner can join the holiday and receive an additional Non-Painting Partner discount.
⏳ Offer ends 15 September 2026.
🖼️ Workshop Overview
Three carefully selected bases minimise travel and maximise painting time:
Arles (3 nights) for Roman architecture and Van Gogh landmarks,
Aix-en-Provence (3 nights) for Cézanne’s city and Sainte-Victoire,
and Nice (3 nights) for the colourful Riviera and Cap-Ferrat coast.
🗺️ Daily sequence and painting locations may change depending on weather, light, local events and access conditions so we can optimise the painting experience.
🌟 Tour Highlights
- Immersive Painting Experience: Camargue wetlands, Provençal towns and Riviera harbours
- Led by Chan Dissanayake: Award-winning artist with clear demonstrations and practical guidance
- Daily Painting Sessions: Plein-air tuition, one-to-one feedback and supportive critiques
- Small Group Experience: A relaxed and friendly environment with personalised support
- Comfortable Touring: Private coach and quality 4★ hotels across three convenient bases
📍 Planned Locations (subject to change):
- Arles — riverside quays, Roman architecture and Van Gogh locations
- Camargue — white horses, black bulls, flamingos and Aigues-Mortes salt marshes
- Château La Coste — art and architecture walk with sketching opportunities
- Aix-en-Provence — fountains, ochre façades and Cézanne locations
- Sainte-Victoire — classic Provençal viewpoints near Le Tholonet
- Villefranche-sur-Mer — colourful harbour, old town lanes and waterfront views
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat — accessible sections of the sentier du littoral
🗒️ What’s Included
- 9 nights in quality 4★ hotels — Arles 3N • Aix 3N • Nice 3N
- Private coach transport as outlined in the itinerary
- Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
- Daily watercolour tuition with Chan Dissanayake
- Workshop hosting and coordination by Painting Holiday Tours
Not included: international or domestic flights, travel insurance, most lunches and dinners, personal expenses, optional activities and art materials.
💳 Pricing Options
🎨 AU$5,899 per person, twin share
🏡 AU$7,399 single occupancy
🌟 Non-Painting Partner Discount: AU$350 off
Current Special Offer:
🎁 Bring a friend and receive AU$500 off your booking
❤️ Non-painting partners receive an additional partner discount
⏳ Offer ends 15 September 2026
📩 How to Book
- ✅ Reserve your place today
- Book online through our website
- Call us: 📞 0408 547 840
- Email: ✉️ paintingholidaytours@gmail.com
⏳ Limited places are available. Secure your place and join us for an unforgettable creative journey through Provence. 🎨✨
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Destination
From our gallery
Step into the creative journey of our watercolor workshops with a collection of inspiring moments captured during our painting tours. The gallery showcases breathtaking artworks created by participants, picturesque landscapes from our tour locations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our immersive painting sessions led by Chan Dissanayake.
Tour Plan
🗓️ Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome in Port Fairy
- 🏨 Check-in: Central 4★ hotel (Arles 3N)
- 🍽️ Evening: Welcome Dinner & workshop introduction
🗓️ Day 2 – Camargue Painting Day
- 🐎 Options: traditional manade (white horses/black bulls), flamingos at Pont de Gau, Aigues-Mortes salt pans & medieval walls
- 🎨 Plein-air sessions with demos and 1:1 guidance
- 🍴 Lunch at leisure
🎨 Day 3 – Arles: Van Gogh Walk
- 🎨 Morning/afternoon town plein-air (shady squares, façades, riverside)
- 📝 Informal critique/recap late afternoon
🚌 Day 4 – Arles → Château La Coste → Aix-en-Provence
- ➡️ Continue to Aix-en-Provence; check-in 4★ hotel (Aix 3N)
- 🌆 Evening at leisure in Aix
🎨 Day 5 – Aix: Cézanne City & Plein-Air
- 🧭 Walk the Cézanne route: cafés, ateliers, viewpoints
- 🍴 Lunch at leisure; optional short studio/sketch session
🎨 Day 6 – Sainte-Victoire Landscape Day
- 🎨 Landscape studies focused on design & values
- 📝 Progressive critique; evening at leisure back in Aix
🚌 Day 7 – Aix → Saint-Paul-de-Vence (stop) → Nice
- 🛑 Optional en-route stroll/sketch: Saint-Paul-de-Vence or Antibes (time permitting)
- 🏨 Check-in 4★ hotel (Nice 3N); sunset harbour walk optional
🗓️ Day 8 – Villefranche Harbour & Old Town
- 👣 Gentle lanes & lookouts for varied viewpoints
- 🍴 Lunch at leisure; optional local guide
🍽️ Day 9 – Cap-Ferrat Coastal Studies & Farewell Dinner
- 🌊 Coastal sketches along accessible sections of the sentier du littoral; gardens/viewpoints nearby
- 🖼️ Pack artwork; group review
- 🍽️ Evening: Farewell Dinner back in Nice
✈️ Day 10 – Departure
- 👋 Bon voyage!
Gallery
Step into the creative journey of our watercolor workshops with a collection of inspiring moments captured during our painting tours. The gallery showcases breathtaking artworks created by participants, picturesque landscapes from our tour locations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our immersive painting sessions led by Chan Dissanayake.
🎨 Provence Watercolour Workshop with Chan Dissanayake
🚨 Limited Spots! Secure your creative escape today! 🎨✨💰 Pricing Options
- 🎨 Twin Share: AU$ 5,899 per person – Includes accommodation, daily tuition, and scheduled transfers.
- 🏡 Single Fare: AU$ 7,399 – Ideal for solo travellers seeking private accommodation.
- 🌟 Non-Painting Partner Discount: AU$ 350 off for partners sharing accommodation.
✨ Our Tour Highlights
- 🏨 Quality 4★ Hotels — Centrally located stays in Arles (3N), Aix-en-Provence (3N), Nice(3N).
- 👥 Small Group — Personalised instruction, demos, and one-to-one feedback with Chan.
- 🚌 Private Coach — Comfortable transfers for painting days and inter-city travel.
- 🍽️ Welcome & Farewell Dinners — Start and finish with relaxed group meals.
📍 Inspiring Locations:
- 🏛️ Arles — Roman stones, riverside quays & Van Gogh trail spots.
- 🦩 Camargue — Manade (white horses/black bulls), flamingos at Pont de Gau, Aigues-Mortes salt pans.
- 🖼️ Aix-en-Provence — Fountains, ochre façades & Cézanne haunts.
- ⛰️ Sainte-Victoire — Classic Provençal viewpoints near Le Tholonet.
- ⛵ Villefranche-sur-Mer — Pastel harbour, Citadel exteriors, old town lanes.
- 🌊 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat — Coastal studies on the sentier du littoral (accessible sections).
✅ What’s Included?
✔️ Accommodation: 9 nights in centrally located 4★ hotels (Arles 3N • Aix 3N • Nice 3N).
✔️ Meals: Welcome dinner (Day 1) & Farewell dinner.
✔️ Art Program: Daily tuition with Chan — demos, plein-air coaching, and feedback.
✔️ Transport (during tour): Private coach for scheduled painting excursions and inter-city travel (Arles → Aix → Nice).
❌ What’s Not Included?
✈️ Flights (international/domestic).
🧳 Airport transfers on arrival/departure (arrive early or stay longer as you wish; options provided on request, charges apply).
🎨 Watercolour materials (paper, brushes, paints).
🛡️ Travel insurance (required).
🍽️ Most lunches & dinners, personal expenses, and optional activities.
📩 How to Book?
✅ Reserve Your Spot Today!- Book Online via our website.
- Call us at 📞 0408 547 840.
- Email us at ✉️ paintingholidaytours@gmail.com.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. Below is our general cancellation policy for all tours:🔹 Cancellation by the Participant
- More than 120 days before the tour start date: Full refund minus the holding amount, which is non-refundable.
- 120 to 30 days before the tour start date: 50% refund of the total tour price.
- Less than 30 days before the tour start date: No refund.
🔹 Cancellation by the Organizer
In the rare case that we need to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances (such as natural disasters, insufficient registrations, or instructor unavailability), you will be offered:- A full refund of all payments made (including the holding amount), OR
- The option to transfer your booking to a future tour at no extra cost.
🔹 Travel Insurance & Liability
- Travel Insurance: It is highly recommended that all participants secure their own travel insurance. This should cover unforeseen cancellations, medical expenses, personal liability, loss of luggage, and other potential travel risks.
- Liability: While every effort will be made to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour, Painting Holiday Tours is not responsible for any personal injury, loss, or damage during the trip.
🔹 Substitutions & Transfers
- If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your booking to another person up to 7 days before the tour (subject to approval).
- Date changes are allowed only at the discretion of the organizer and may be subject to additional fees.