It was Vincent Van Gogh that famously professed, “The whole future of art is to be found in the South of France.” Teeming with history, architecture and innumerable idyllic landscapes, the mélange of Mediterranean resort towns has long acted as a source of inspiration for creatives in all forms. Perhaps it’s not all surprising that we, too, can’t seem to stay away. This very southern coast shaped the spirit of our Summer Collection. So our team returned to photograph the season’s campaign — and indulged in a few extra stops along the way. Just 40 minutes down the road from our first stay in Nice sits Saint-Paul-de-Vence. One of the oldest medieval villages in France, the quaint hilltop town is known for legendary hotel La Colombe d’Or, where the likes of Matisse and Picasso traded art for respite. A quick list of lodging, sites and bites on the next slides.