Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

An opportunity to discover Salon's heritage and view the work of contemporary artists in the regular exhibitions held at the Château.

Located in the heart of Arles the Museon Arlaten is really the 'Museum of Arles' itself. The museum was the initiative of the great local poet Frederic Mistral (1830-1914), it presents a all encompassing view of Provence from the end of the 18th Century up to today.

The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.

Located in a gorgeous 18th century building int eh centre of Avignon, this museum's mission is to share with the public the wonderful collection of paintings and furniture inherited from the couturier Jacques Doucet (1853-1929).

Originally a stone quarry, the Carrieres de Lumieres has been transformed into a backdrop for a stunning audio visual show, where images are projected on to the walls and the floor. Each year a different artist and theme is chosen to lead the display.

Created in 1972 by Jeanne Brotte, this wine museum is unique in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. First a modest museum displaying an impressing collection of old tools it has been renovated in 2002 and 2014 now presenting you with a museography called “In the footstep of the winegrower”.

This remnant of the second world war is a huge engineering feat made from lots of concrete and once housed machine guns and barracks.

Museum charting the history of transport in the area, with lots of old vehicles to look at. Located in an old rail warehouse in Breil.

The building itself has been protected as a historic monument since 1979 and is worth the journey just for that, let alone the art works inside.

Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely established this foundation in 1966 with the aim of promoting 'art for all' where art blends beautifully with architecture in the 'city of tomorrow'.

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!

Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.

Cezannes studio was created in Aix-en-Provence in 1902 and this is where he worked until he died in 1906.

Immerse yourself in the history of Provence by visiting this collection of archaeological remains.

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.

This museum (Musée des civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée — MuCEM) showcases civilisations in the Mediterranean in the twenty first century, and has been developed by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication.

Finally visitors will be able to experience the cave paintings of the Grotte Chauvet in the state of the art replica that has been created by artists and builders.

This a popular museum to visit for anyone following the Lavender routes around Provence, attracting around 50,000 visitors per year.