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Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

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Musee d'Allauch Symbols and Sacred, Allauch

Foundations of the Occidental Christian culture

The Musee d'Allauch welcomes you in the heart of the old village of Allauch. It is housed in the Hotel de Ville, now totally restored.

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Visit website Musee Reattu, Arles

Musee Reattu

Fine Art and Contemporary Art

The Musee Reattu presents collections of ancient and contemporary paintings, sculptures, tapestry, photography and sounds. Amongst these is a collection of some fifty seven drawings by Picasso.

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Visit website Musee de la Camargue, Arles

Musee de la Camargue

Museum dedicated to the Camargue in Arles

Located in the former farmhouse at Rousty Bridge the Camargue Museum reopened in November 2013 after a year of renovation.

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Visit website Musee des Aromes et du parfum, Graveson-en-provence

Musee des Aromes et du parfum, Graveson-en-provence

the Museum of Aroma and Perfume Graveson-en-Provence

Between Alpilles and Montagnette, near Les Baux-de-Provence and St. Remy, the Museum of Aroma and Perfume Graveson-en-Provence welcomes you to the land of fragrances. For nearly twenty years in the former cellars of the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet.

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Mines de Bruoux, Apt

An underground tour of the old ochre mines

This area is well known for it's ochre pigment found in the soil, and a tour of the Mines de Bruoux show you the underground caverns that were created.

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Site Memorial des Milles

Factory used as a prison during World War II, now a museum

Location
Aix-en-Provence

At the beginning of World War II, France interned all Austrian and German nationals who were living in France at the time, and Les Milles was the prison for the south eastern region.

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Commanderie de Peyrassol, Flassans sur Issole

Vineyards with modern art sculptures around the grounds

Acquired in 2001 the Commanderie de Peyrassol, an old Knights Templar staging post, is now one of the outstanding vineyards of Provence. Its reds, whites and rosés are to be found in the finest dining establishments in France and throughout the world.

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Requien Museum of natural history

Museum and library of the natural world

Location
Avignon

This museum owes its growth to the naturalist Esprit Requien (1758-1851), who was the most famous of Avignon scientists of his time. From an old middle class family, he devoted himself early to botany. By age 18, he is active in the Botanical Garden of the city of Avignon and is a herbarium that quickly acquired great importance.

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Musee des Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence

Archeology, natural sciences, ethnology, graphic arts and photography exhibits

Location
Saint-Remy-de-Provence

Created in 1919, this museum is located inside a former townhouse, the Hôtel Mistral de Montdragon, which dates from the Renaissance period and is classified as an historical landmark.

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Fondation Van Gogh

Gallery dedicated to the style of Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh moved to Arles in 1888, as so in hommage to the great master, the Fondation Van Gogh has collected works by contemporary artists that are in the style of Van Gogh.

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Visit website Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

An outdoor exhibition of sculptures in a natural setting

Some 50 white marble sculptures by Maria de Faykod, renowned sculptor with numerous existing works. She had the original idea to open a garden which exhibit some of her work to the public.

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Musee Marc Deydier, Cucuron

Small museum with Roman, neolithic & local cultural exhibits

This small museum can be found in the centre of Cucuron and houses the collection of a local photographer & prehistorian, Marc Deydier who lived from 1845 to 1920.

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Visit website Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Bringing together collections devoted to the history & art of eastern Provence

Location
Grasse

With items from prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from as early as the 17th century, all the way up to the first half of the 20th century.

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Le Musee du Tire-Bouchon, Menerbes

Corkscrew museum & vineyard all in one near Menerbes

A private collection of ornate, unusual and ancient corkscrews in the vineyards of the Domaine de La Citadelle.

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Visit website Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Guided tours & perfume workshops

Location
Grasse

Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.

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Petit Palais museum

Collections of ecclesiastical art from Medieval times to the early Renaissance

Location
Avignon

The Petit Palais museum owes its name to the familiar name of the Archbishops Palace in which it is installed, name that it was given by reference to the great neighbouring palace: the Palais des Papes.

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Visit website L'Essentiel de Lavande, Grignan

L'Essentiel de Lavande, Grignan

Explore & discover the secrets of lavender in Provence

From cultivation right through to the essential oil, come here and discover the journey of a plant whose fragrance and many virtues have been our childhood companions!

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Visit website Carre d'Art Museum, Nimes

Carre d'Art Museum, Nimes

Museum of contemporary art, research space, library & bookshop

Not only is this modern building home to the museum of contemporary art, but it also houses Nimes central library.

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