Broc’Art 20th June 2026

Feb 22, 2026

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The 2026 Spring Trip will be to the gorgeous landscape and villages of the Alpilles Regional National Park. We will be together, from Friday June 5th until Sunday June 7th. Please check your agenda, block the dates and let us know if you are interested in comining !

DESTINATION
We are going to the Alpilles , drawing/painting in three lovely villages: Maussane-les-Alpilles, Saint-Remy-de-Provence and Eygalieres, all three full of history and beauty. It will again be a short drive of +/- 2,5 hour , so we can get the maximum out of our weekend. We will be stayin in Hotel Val Baussenc in Maussane-les-Alpilles.

CREATIVE PROGRAM
Friday 5th June - Start at 14.00
We will have a warming-up session in the heart of the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles around the square with La Fontaine des Quattre Saisons, the 18th century church and the Lavoir Napoleon III. After the line-up around 16.45 we will go to our hotel a 5 minutes drive away, for check-in and possibly a swim.
19.30 Dinner at the hotel
Saturday 6th June
A full day of drawing - with a cosy lunchbreak- in the idyllic and picturesque town of Saint-Remy-de Provence. Like Vincent van Gogh, you will find beauty on every corner and square. Each day the teachers will have challenging exercises to get the best out of your creative talents.
Sunday 7th June
Our last drawing session will be in the breathtaking village of Eygalieres with its old houses, 12th century chapel and a magnificent view of the Alpilles. Our line-up and goodbye will be around 12.30

Partners are welcome and they will find opportunities for golfing, walking, visit museums, the Roman site of Glanum or relax in our hotel garden and pool.

 

HOTEL
We will stay at Hotel Val Baussenc, an authentic, renovated "mas Provencal" between olive trees and mediterranean plants. A reservation has been made for 18 rooms: 4 Classic rooms and 14 Superior rooms. Our stay will be on half-board base, so breakfast for Saturday and Sunday are included as well as dinner for Friday and Saturday night. A menu will be arranged for our group (excellent chef). Dinner will be composed of a starter, main course and dessert , with a "forfait" for two glasses of wine pp.
(For saturday we will book a table for lunch in Saint-Remy for the drawing members -
count on € 25)
The hotel has a garden , a heated swimming pool, fitness room and hammam.
Pets are welcome (at extra costs)

RATES
For 2 nights on half-board basis including tax:
CLASSIC ROOM
Single occupancy € 410,-
Double occupancy € 528,-
SUPERIOR ROOM
Single occupancy € 440,-
Double occupancy € 566,-

CANCELLATION TERMS (Hotel policy)
We can hold the rooms free from cancellation-fees until the 1st of May 2026.
In case of cancellation after the 1st of May there will be no refund.

SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT
Please subscribe to Ina Carels by email: cccarels@gmail.com
Mention the room of your choice and if you will stay "Single" or "Double" with your partner or a friend.
When you will bring your spouse/partner or a friend, please mention his or her name.
Your subscription will be fixed when you have paid the full amount to Ina Carels.

TEACHERS FEE
The Teachers fee ( Marina Kulik and Marina Teding van Berkhout) will in total be € 125,- (payable to the teachers) 

On 20 June, Le Hangar – Centre des Arts held the first Broc'Art event at the beautiful Moulin d'Opio. The day brought together artists, volunteers and visitors in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, celebrating creativity in one of the region's most charming settings.

Although attendance was more modest than we had hoped, several artworks found new homes, raising €290 for the association. The primary aim of the day was to introduce our association to the local community, particularly to French-speaking residents of the region. Beyond the opportunity to meet visitors, exchange ideas and sell artwork, we were also delighted to receive the support of Crédit Agricole, whose sponsorship grant will help us continue our activities and strengthen our presence within the local cultural community. We extend our sincere thanks for their valued support.

A Great Team Effort Despite the Heat

The exceptionally hot weather undoubtedly discouraged some visitors, but it certainly didn't dampen the enthusiasm of our members. We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who spent the day painting outdoors, helping to create a lively and engaging atmosphere for visitors. Their dedication played a major part in making the event a success.

The children's art activity, organised at the request of the Moulin d'Opio, attracted just one young participant towards the end of the day. Given the intense heat and the time of year, this was perhaps not surprising, but it has given us useful ideas for planning future events.

Quality Makes the Difference

One valuable lesson from this first Broc'Art was the importance of showcasing artwork that truly reflects the quality and talent within our association. Significantly, every piece that was sold was a high-quality work, confirming that visitors are drawn to original, well-presented art.

Events such as Broc'Art are about more than simply selling paintings. They help introduce new audiences to our artists while raising funds to support Le Hangar's activities throughout the year. We would like to warmly thank the members who entrusted us with their finest work and embraced the spirit of supporting the association as a whole.

Looking Ahead

By every measure, this inaugural Broc'Art was a successful event. It enabled us to forge a valuable new partnership with Crédit Agricole while providing invaluable experience for future editions.

We hope Broc'Art will become an annual fixture in our calendar. With more time for planning, an earlier date in the season—May would probably be ideal—and another wonderful selection of artwork from our members, we are confident the event can grow into an even greater success.

Our heartfelt thanks go to all the artists, volunteers, visitors and partners who helped make this first Broc'Art such an enjoyable and memorable day.

We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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