Independent Collectors

Peyrassol – Parc de sculptures

For the Franco-Belgian couple, Philippe Austruy and Valérie Bach, wine, food, and hospitality are equally as important as contemporary art

Exterior view of Galerie Payrassol with Bernar Venet and Agnès Thurnauer. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Exterior view of Galerie Payrassol with Bernar Venet and Agnès Thurnauer. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard

Located on the historic vineyard estate Peyrassol northwest of Saint-Tropez, in the Var Département of the Provence region, is one of France’s most charming private sculpture parks. In 2001, the Brussels entrepreneur Philippe Austruy and his wife, gallery owner Valérie Bach, acquired the vineyard, which dates back to the year 1256. For the Franco-Belgian couple, wine, food, and hospitality are equally as important as contemporary art. Nestled on the wooded grounds are—in addition to a separate exhibition hall— over sixty sculptures by artists like Jean Dubuffet, César, Gavin Turk, Bernar Venet, Jean Tinguely, and Jaume Plensa, among others—and the collection is being constantly expanded. In recent years, works by French artists like Jeanne Susplugas or Fabrice Langlade have also been added. The perfect blend of art, Provençal flavors, and warm Mediterranean sun comprise the charm of this special place.

La Commanderie de Peyrassol is featured in the BMW ART GUIDE by INDEPENDENT COLLECTORS.

For more information visit Peyrassol.

Exterior view of Galerie Payrassol. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Exterior view of Galerie Payrassol. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Interior view of Galerie Payrassol. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Interior view of Galerie Payrassol. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Galerie Peyrassol with Xavier Veilhan. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Galerie Peyrassol with Xavier Veilhan. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Franck Stella - Galerie Peyrassol. Photo: Christophe Goussard
Franck Stella - Galerie Peyrassol. Photo: Christophe Goussard
Galerie Peyrassol with Francisco Sobrino. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Galerie Peyrassol with Francisco Sobrino. Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Keiji Uematsu, Floating Red Form (installation view). Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard
Keiji Uematsu, Floating Red Form (installation view). Courtesy Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures. © Christophe Goussard

All images courtesy of Peyrassol – Parc de Sculptures.

France (14)

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dslcollection

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Le Silo

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