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Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

Discover and book the top Provence sights

Musee des Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence

Musee des Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence

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.

L'Occitane Museum Manosque

Occitane Museum, Manosque

Guided tours of the facilities via the stages of fabrication and an walk through the history of the brand.

La Fontaine Obscure Gallery, Aix-en-Provence

La Fontaine Obscure Gallery

Location
Aix-en-Provence

This gallery was set up by photographers, for photographers to create a working space and gallery to bring together image creators, both professional and amateur alike.

a display cabinet of corkscrews in Menerbes, Provence

Le Musee du Tire-Bouchon, Menerbes

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

Fondation Van Gogh, Arles

Fondation 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.

Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques, Arles

Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques

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

Coca Cola Museum, Avignon

Coca-Cola Museum

Location
Avignon

Collector Michel Houche, has filled his house in Avignon, with over 4000 different pieces of Coca Cola memorabilia, creating a unique collection which tells an interesting story behind the brand.

Musee de la Lavande, near Gordes

Musee de la Lavande

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

Carre d'Art Museum, Nimes

Carre d'Art Museum, Nimes

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

Maison de la Truffe, Aups

Maison de la Truffe, Aups

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

Theatre Antique, Orange

Theatre Antique, Orange

Orange boasts the best preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the western world.

Musee des Arts & des Metiers du Vin

Musee des Arts & des Metiers du Vin

This wine museum situated just outside of Ansouis is a must for all wine lovers, and a fascinating for all amateurs.

Shan-Art Gallery, Aix-en-Provence

Shan-Art Gallery

Location
Aix-en-Provence

A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art. 

photo of a grand mansion house

Collection Lambert

Location
Avignon

The Collection Lambert is a wonderful gallery featuring modern art from the 1960's.

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

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.

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse

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.

Musee du Vin Brotte, Chateauneuf du Pape

Musee du Vin Brotte, Chateauneuf du Pape

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”.

Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

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.