Winter Wonders
Don’t let the weather put you off going on holiday – some destinations thrive in the chillier months. Here’s our pick of the best spots Why now?
Artists have been flocking to Nice for centuries and you can see the results at the city’s many art museums – like the Matisse Museum, which has just reopened after renovations, or the Fondation Maeght, a world-class contemporary art museum with beautiful gardens. To pick up your own masterpiece, head to Saint-Paul de Vence, a pretty village full of artists’ studios and galleries. Normally thronged with tourists, it will be blissfully quiet at this time of year, so artists should be more receptive to your bargaining skills. For something sophisticated, try your luck at Choisy La Galerie (+33 4 9332 1906, www..christianchoisy.com), renowned for Christian Choisy’s abstract paintings. After your hard bargaining, treat yourself to a meal at La Colombe d’Or (+33 4 9332 8002, www.la-colombe-dor.com), an exclusive restaurant and hotel frequented by the likes of Renoir, Picasso and Matisse – many of whom left artworks which now adorn the walls.
