In the town of Ales, we met with the art historian who was restoring paintings that have been in Rémi’s family for generations. 
It was fascinating to see the progression of Michele Belair’s artistry with these 17th to 19th century works of art.
While there, he also showed us other restorations including one that he almost refused as he felt it was not an important piece, only to discover a very valuable painting underneath. Michele digitally walked us through the before, middle and almost finished process.
According to the professionals at the Louvre, Michele Belair is considered one of the best restorative artists in Europe. What a treat to meet this charming and talented gentleman who was most generous in educating us about the subtleties of art restoration.
MGPR on the Road 