On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the artist’s passing, the town of Saint-Paul de Vence pays tribute to him through two events dedicated to his memory.
Marc Chagall rests in the village cemetery.
The Commemoration
Saturday, March 28 at 11 am and 3 pm: The Mediterranean and Saint-Paul years of Chagall will reveal the close ties that united him with the village from 1966 to 1985.
Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean and Saint-Paul years of Chagall, and discover the close ties that united him with the village from 1966 to 1985.
With reproductions of artworks on easels and the school mosaic as a backdrop, let yourself be mesmerized by the palette of this extraordinary colorist and discover his artistic journey.
Marc Chagall rests in the village cemetery.
Fee: €7 per person – Free for children under 12.
Duration: 1h30
Information and reservation at the tourist office: 04 93 32 86 95 / serviceguide@saint-pauldevence.com
Tours start: Tourist Office, 2 rue grande
Wednesday, April 15: Guided tour on the theme of “Chagall’s Circus” at 2 pm and 2:45 pm
Afternoon dedicated to children from the age of 5 (2 groups of 20 children)
On the program:
A Guided tour on the theme of "Chagall's Circus"
Departure at 2 pm and 2:45 pm
“My circus performs in the sky
It performs in the clouds, among the chairs
Performs in the window where the moon reflects”
The children will discover the festive and magical world of the circus so cherished by Marc Chagall, through a series of reproductions of the artist’s paintings.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meeting at Place De Gaulle
The visits will end at the cemetery with the laying of a wreath on the artist’s grave.
A reading of artworks adapted for the little ones!
Here is the enticing program offered by the village library.
Reading at 3 pm and 3:45 pm
Meeting at the Library, 317 route des Serres
Duration: 20 minutes
Creative Workshop: The children will engage in creating a wreath of paper and flowers to place on the tomb of Marc Chagall.
Workshop at 2 pm and 3:45 pm
Meeting in the courtyard of the Espace Verdet, west rampart
Duration: 30 minutes
Mandatory registration at the tourist office: 04 93 32 86 95 / serviceguide@saint-pauldevence.com
Limited places (2 groups of 20 children) – One accompanying adult per child only.
<strong>At 4:30 pm:</strong> Big show open to everyone: "The Blue Circus".<br>
A poetic and musical tale inspired by the universe of Marc Chagall, featuring clowns and puppets.
For all audiences from the age of 5.
“Here is the story of a small circus troupe walking the tightrope of life like a tightrope walker… Lola the trapeze artist, the Grandfather accordionist and magician, Jules the rooster, who sings and talks, and the little horse travel from village to village to share their universe of magic, poetry, and music. On their way, a shadow looms like a threat, those of the night pirates, ready to do anything to capture the little horse. An ally will join them, it’s the wounded soldier, the Corporal who returns from a cruel war in which he lost his heart but not his eyes. He will try to cage the beauty of young Lola so she cannot escape him. But the horse holds a secret… a secret that will save her.”
Show performed by the Kid’ AM company
Duration: 50 minutes
Auditorium – Route des Serres, Saint-Paul de Vence
Free entry
This day will conclude with a friendly snack at the auditorium where the children can share with each other the emotions of the day.
Not to be missed at L’Espace André Verdet!
All afternoon, paper stained glass windows and drawings sized 50/65 on the theme “Monsieur Chagall, tell us a story” will be exhibited, which the children of the Saint-Paul de Vence school have crafted.
Additionally, the space hosts beautiful paintings crafted by the schoolchildren of Vence.
