Mines de Bruoux, Apt
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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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.
A few months before his death in 1955, artist Fernand Léger acquired a farmhouse at the foot of the village of Biot. It was here that his widow Nadia Leger, decided to create a museum to honour him and showcase his life's work.
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.
A private collection of ornate, unusual and ancient corkscrews in the vineyards of the Domaine de La Citadelle.
Guided tours of the facilities via the stages of fabrication and an walk through the history of the brand.
This little museum is jam-packed from floor to ceiling with a great collection of vintage and classic motorbikes.
The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.
This wine museum situated just outside of Ansouis is a must for all wine lovers, and a fascinating for all amateurs.
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.
This museum houses a collection of around 250 chandeliers and a large library and collection of photos dedicated to these wonderful pieces of art.
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.
Just outside the village of Gordes lies the archaeological remains of a Bronze age village. The Village des Bories dates back to around 2000BC. You can still see ancient sheep pens, stone beehive houses (bories) and bread ovens.
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.
This is Aix's fine art gallery, housed in the 17th century Palais de Malte. The collections includes works by a variety of European painters, including two by Rubens and a small selection of Paul Cezanne.
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!
See the universe projected onto the roof of a large room filled with 65 comfortable seats, and wonder at the scale of it all.
Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.