Cypress

Along the roads of Provence, cypresses draw long vertical lines that painters have often depicted. Planted in tight rows, they form hedges that protect orchards and vegetable gardens from the mistral. Standing alone, they mark a mas, a chapel or the entrance to an estate.

This medium-sized cypress stands about 12 cm tall: it is proportioned for our 6 cm collectible santons. In a Nativity scene of this scale, it structures the space without overwhelming the figures. Use it to frame the stable, mark the start of a path or balance a scene dominated by low pieces, such as a well or a fountain.

This scenery piece is handmade in Provence. In our workshop, we attach as much importance to trees and scenery as to the santons themselves, because they are what give the Nativity scene its Provençal character: olive trees, cypresses, flowering trees and small village buildings.

Discover our Nativity sets at 65 cours Gambetta in Aix-en-Provence, or at our exhibitions. The cypress is protected in paper and then bubble wrap before being placed in the box, shipped within 2 to 3 business days.