The walls of Hôtel de l’Alpage are adorned with paintings throughout its interiors, reflecting the charm of French homes, where artworks are a staple on the walls, seamlessly blending into the atmosphere as if they have always been there. Each painting in the hotel has been carefully selected by the owner to evoke this familiar and timeless ambiance.

We hope you experience how just one painting can transform the mood and atmosphere of a space, bringing the essence of an “art-filled environment” to life.

In this article, we will be introducing the paintings displayed in our hotel’s restaurant, Le Jardin.

The restaurant boasts a high ceiling and a relaxing interior, providing an open and spacious atmosphere. The light pink and green walls connect harmoniously with the south-facing garden visible through the windows, creating a sense of unity between the garden and the restaurant. Additionally, the sofa bench on the right-hand side as you enter features a deep teal colour, which represents the hotel’s signature colour. Paired with a red lamp in complementary contrast, this combination stands out beautifully amidst the vibrant tones of the restaurant.

In this thoughtfully designed restaurant interior, you can enjoy your meal surrounded by paintings that evoke the essence of 20th-century France. The first piece that catches your eye is the artwork displayed on the back wall.

This piece was created by Tarkhoff, a painter originally from Russia who settled in Paris. It depicts a springtime scene in the Provence region, featuring a newborn lamb painted with bold and vibrant strokes. The vivid use of colour and the impressive size of the painting itself, measuring 214cm by 160cm, creates a striking visual impact, even when viewed from the entrance.

On the wall near the entrance to the hall, there is a work by Jeanne Daur, a Romanian-born artist associated with the École de Paris. In this painting, the glass window features the artist’s name written in mirrored text, effectively doubling as the signature. While signatures are typically “overlaid” on a painting and not part of the depicted subject, here the signature is cleverly integrated into the motif itself, resulting in a fascinating form of expression. This approach could be considered a precursor to conceptual art. Both of these works incorporate the same soft pinks and greens as the restaurant walls, creating a harmonious and unified atmosphere within the space.

As you pass by the painting “Brebis allaitant” and approach the display shelves, you’ll find a still-life painting on display. The large brioche depicted on the left and the vibrant fruit on the right beautifully capture the essence of a breakfast scene while also enticing the viewer’s appetite.

Further along the hallway extending from the restaurant, two pointillist paintings are displayed on the walls. Pointillism, a painting technique that gained popularity from the late 19th to early 20th century, was pioneered by Georges Seurat and systematized by Paul Signac. Artists who adopted this method became part of a movement known as Neo-Impressionism. The creator of “ Après le déjeuner” was none other than Paul Signac’s wife.

Inside the private room at the far end of the hallway, on the left, you’ll find a painting with a more subdued and calming colour palette.

The “Botanique” paintings were created by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, an artist active during the 18th and 19th centuries and renowned as the official court painter of Marie Antoinette.

Originally a decorative painter, Redouté’s talent was discovered by the botanical artist Gérard van Spaendonck, who trained him and introduced him to the world of botanical illustration. His delicate floral paintings, crafted with intricate lines, are sure to captivate anyone who views them.

Our hotel is adorned with paintings throughout the property, bringing vibrancy and colour to every corner.

During your visit, we hope you’ll enjoy the unique ambiance of a space enriched by art, along with authentic French cuisine and imported French wines.

This marks Vol. 4 of our Spaces with paintings series. We also invite you to read Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3 of the series.