It is said that once upon a time, La Taupinière was a restaurant. People came to eat beneath the stone, among the vaulted cellars. Then Galka arrived, and the walls began to speak. Today, her workshop is a refuge for curious souls: dazzling paintings, dreamlike scenes, enigmatic characters — everything here invites you to look differently. She paints there every day, and welcomes visitors passing through. No more than six at a time. Intimacy matters. Galka welcomes 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 dug between two cellars. A rare moment, to be experienced in a small group. More of a meeting than a visit.
Galka, +20 years of experience
Painter and illustrator
Galka is a whirlwind of color in a calm body. She loves vivid colors, paths that branch off, and places that hold memory. Galka paints every day, often in silence, sometimes humming. When someone opens the door, she puts down her brushes, smiles, and tells stories. She tells the story of a painting, a detail, an idea born in a dream. She does not try to explain. She invites you to feel.
La Taupinière workshop, the creative home 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 overflows with color. Galka’s paintings accompany visitors as they wander through its maze-like passages. Marc Renaut’s sculptures show the way. For 20 years, these two artists have established themselves in the art scene 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 vestibule or enliven a living room!
Requirements:
Bring your curiosity
Know how 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.