‘Palm Trees and Promenades, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France’ is an original 24 x 24 inch acrylic on canvas painting by acclaimed British artist John Dyer. Painted as part of his recent series of work inspired by his travels in the South of France, it captures the charm and rhythm of this colourful Riviera harbour town.

Beneath swaying palms, families and friends stroll past the delightful French seaside village with their dogs, while boats drift across the sparkling bay. The iconic church tower and terracotta rooftops of Villefranche rise in the sunlight, their warmth mirrored by the brilliant blue of the Mediterranean beyond.

Every brushstroke reflects Dyer’s distinctive colourist style — joyful, expressive, and alive with narrative. The composition celebrates the Côte d’Azur’s natural beauty and the artist’s deep connection with the sea, light, and people who inhabit these radiant coastal spaces.

A captivating French painting for collectors seeking an original work by one of Cornwall’s best-loved artists, and a timeless celebration of the joy of life by the sea.

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