Travel Review: Once Provence casts its spell, you might never want to leave
Deep in the heart of Provence, near the Roman town of Aix, lies one of the art world's most remarkable and unexpected destinations. Château La Coste, a 200-hectare estate of vines and olive groves, hosts an extraordinary collection of contemporary works by global luminaries: Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Ai Weiwei, Dublin-born Sean Scully, Louise Bourgeois and even Bob Dylan, Michael Stipe of R.E.M. and Yoko Ono.
You might assume this visionary project sprang from the mind of an art lover from Paris, Rome or New York. In fact, its roots are closer to home. Mara McKillen, the heart and soul of Château La Coste, was born in Belfast. Together with her brother, hotelier and developer Paddy McKillen and their team, she has spent two decades transforming this traditional farmland into a celebrated haven for art, wine and architecture.
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