Local Painter Raphael Ponson at Musee Regards de Provence
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · InspireI hadn’t heard of Raphaël Ponson before visiting the exhibition at Marseille’s Musee Regards de Provence, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing his work from the 19th century; it gives us an insight into the region in its pre-modern tranquility.
The Vieux Port is shown as being a bustling centre this exhibit at Musee Regards de Provence, a place that is worth visiting for the light-filled gallery space and lunch or a coffee in the Le Regards Café.
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