The park preserves the exact vantage points from which Cézanne captured the changing light on Mont Sainte-Victoire during his final years.
The site was officially inaugurated and renovated in 2006 to commemorate the centenary of the artist's death.
The nine reproductions on display are mounted on enamel-coated metal plates to withstand outdoor exposure.
It was once part of the property belonging to the artist's father, which was sold off by the family after Paul's death.
The park is maintained by the City of Aix-en-Provence as part of a cultural heritage trail dedicated to the painter.
The Field of the Painters is a public park located on the site where Paul Cézanne frequently set up his easel to paint the Mont Sainte-Victoire. The hillside garden contains nine reproductions of Cézanne's works placed at the exact spots where he painted them. It serves as an open-air museum and memorial to the artist's connection with the Provencal landscape. The terrain features terraced levels accessible via a walking path that leads to a panoramic viewpoint of the mountain. It is situated on the route toward the Jas de Bouffan, the Cézanne family estate. The park offers an unobstructed perspective of the Sainte-Victoire massif, the subject of dozens of the artist's oil paintings and watercolors.
The highest observation terrace at the back of the garden, which captures both the plaque of the painting and the real mountain in one frame.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as there is very little shade on the hillside.
Walk the full path to compare the physical landscape with the framed reproductions.
Visit during clear weather to ensure visibility of the distant Mont Sainte-Victoire.
Do not expect a full museum with amenities; it is a self-guided outdoor park without restrooms or refreshment stands.
Open daily, year-round.
Respect the quiet nature of the site as it is an open-air tribute; keep to marked pathways to protect the natural landscape.
