If you’re bold enough to ask Christian Pécout what led him to settle near Céret, he’ll simply say that there is no better location than this gateway to the “Mecca” of Cubism ! Leaving Monlouis and his “Grenier de Vauban”, not without regret, for the very charismatic building signed by the Danish architect Petersen, Christian embarked upon a grandiose project that required many sacrifices. Today, the challenge has been won, as he has superbly orchestrated the volumes and magnified the staging of these premises to transform them into a gallery and antique centre focusing on Catalan art. Antic Art is a small, secret lair that has become a haunt for art-lovers. You can find beautiful objects, table services, furniture, vintage books and a fine selection of works by Catalan painters and sculptors. Antic Art, Christian Pécout, 1 route des Caves-du-Château-d’Aubiry (06 08 57 06 92 et www.anticart.net).
