Villa Théo
Just five minutes from the beach, the Villa Théo presents exhibitions combining classic and contemporary art. This former house- studio of neo-impressionist painter Théo Van Rysselberghe welcomed well-known artists like Paul Signac, Henri-Edmond Cross, André Gide...
Just five minutes from the beach, the Villa Théo presents exhibitions combining classic and contemporary art. This former house- studio of neo-impressionist painter Théo Van Rysselberghe welcomed well-known artists like Paul Signac, Henri-Edmond Cross, André Gide...
Programme
Elian Bachini, Memories of dance
Born in Tuscany, Elian Bachini (1945-2023) drew, painted and studied Italian literature in Aix-en-Provence, before discovering photography, which became his great passion and his reason for living. He was attached to Châteauvallon, the national theatre in Toulon, for over twenty years (1980-2000), and was invited every year to the Hivernales d'Avignon. Throughout his career, he photographed dance and theatre alongside his job as an Italian teacher.
From 1997 onwards, he moved away from traditional glossy paper and developed his own medium for his exhibitions. He prints his photographs on jute or linen canvas, or on watercolour paper that he sensitises himself in his laboratory, creating his own ‘photo paper’ by hand. This process gives a non-finished aspect to his work, which he deliberately gives. The result is his series Picturale de danse and Silences écrits de danse, which aim to bring silver photography closer to drawing or painting. The works presented in this exhibition at Villa Théo bear witness to his unique process, which gives an exceptional rendering to his ‘photo-paintings’, reflecting his fascination with gesture and movement.
Access
Villa Théo
265, avenue Van Rysselberghe
Saint-Clair
83980 Le Lavandou
0033 4 22 18 01 71
villa-theo.fr
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – noon & 2pm – 5pm.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Le Chemin des peintres : in the Saint Clair district, following in the footsteps of the Neo-Impressionist artists who left their mark on the late 19th century.
• Les Restanques de Saint-Clair : the old dry stone terraces, built to grow early fruit and flowers, are now a place to take a stroll with a view over the bay.
• Galerie Lucas Ratton : tribal art, contemporary art, 20th and 21st century design (Saint-Tropez)
PLACES TO STAY
• Parc camping** de Pramousquier : on a 4.5 hectare terraced family estate, surrounded by mimosas, eucalyptus and maritime pines, overlooking the bay of Pramousquier.
• Hôtel Méditerranée : small family hotel located on the beach of Saint-Clair. Rooms with sea views. An institution in Le Lavandou.
• Roc-Hôtel : 4-star establishment on the water's edge, with private beach and direct access to the rocks.
• Hôtel Tamaris : a small, relaxing hotel surrounded by nature, nestling close to the beach at Saint-Clair.
• Hôtel Astria : overlooking the Rocher de la Baleine and with a breathtaking view of the Golden Isles, this hotel offers the charm and tranquillity of a guest house in a Provencal building.
• Hôtel Les Flots Bleus : on the wide, sandy beach of Saint-Clair, this charming hotel is unique in its friendliness and location.
PLACES TO EAT
• La Pinède : restaurant with its feet in the sand, private beach overlooking the Îles d'Or.
• Bistr'eau Ryon : gastronomic brasserie specialising in seafood and fish, located on the seafront at Saint-Clair beach.
• Tamaris Plage : delicious Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis on fish and seafood.
• Chez Régis : authentic French and Mediterranean cuisine served on a lovely shady terrace.
• Le Mazet : "L'Atelier de la Truffe" honours local produce, cooked by Patrice Hardy, a chef with refined and sharp culinary standards.
• Le 5 Beach : a happy, family atmosphere in this beach restaurant with an extraordinary spot.
PLACES TO DRINK
• Les Flots Bleus : hotel bar open to all, concert programme, in an ideal location facing the sea.
• Le Lavoir : Cocktail bar specialising in gin and tapas, in a magnificent garden close to Saint-Clair beach.
• L'Apéro Gourmand : local produce takes pride of place in this little corner of paradise: boards, spreads, tapas and grilled meats.
• Paraiso Beach : private beach, heavenly setting, delicious cocktails, relaxed atmosphere.
• Sunsea Plage : tasty cocktails and fresh fruit smoothies all day long.
