It is said that long ago, La Taupinière was a restaurant. People came here to eat beneath the stones, among the vaulted cellars. Then Galka arrived, and the walls began to speak. Today, her workshop is a refuge for curious souls: vivid paintings, dreamlike scenes, enigmatic figures — everything here invites you to look differently. She paints here every day and welcomes passing visitors. No more than six at a time. Intimacy matters. Galka receives you simply, with a smile and over a coffee. She tells you about her paintings and reveals the secrets of the place — including a discreet passage carved between two cellars. A rare moment, to be enjoyed in a small group. A meeting, more than a visit.
Galka, +20 years of experience
Painter and Illustrator
Galka is a whirlwind of color in a calm body. She loves bright colors, paths that branch off, and places that have a memory. Galka paints every day, often in silence, sometimes humming. When someone opens the door, she sets down her brushes, smiles, and tells a story. She tells the story of a painting, a detail, an idea that came in a dream. She does not seek to explain. She invites you to feel.
La Taupinière Workshop, the creative cradle of artists Galka and Marc Renaut, is located in the heart of one of the region’s most beautiful villages. At the foot of Callian Castle, it is brimming with color. Galka’s paintings accompany visitors as they wander through its winding passages. Marc Renaut’s sculptures guide the way. For 20 years, these two artists have established themselves in the artistic landscape of the French Riviera. Oil painting, watercolor, bronze, raku, glass, resin, or wood — there is something for every taste and in every format. Enough to decorate a small entryway or enliven a living room!
Requirements:
Bring your curiosity
Learn to look differently
Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation if more than 48 hours before the experience starts. Between 48 and 24 hours before, 50% of the amount is due. Less than 24 hours before, cancellation is non-refundable.