Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

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

Originally founded in 1882, this family run business making traditional Scourtins survives to this day.

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

Since 1989 the association ‘Présence Van Gogh’ has developped an important artistic programme, loyal to the desires of the great Dutch artist who lived in St.Remy de Provence between 1888-1889 who wished that ‘living artists are not unjustly unknown’.

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

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

Aurélien Raynaud displays his unique gift in capturing the wonderful wildlife kingdom in a range of artforms.

This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.

This family run lavender distillery situated on the scenic drive between Buoux and Apt, offers guided visits of the lavender distillation and manufacture of essential oils, floral waters.

The synagogue in Cavaillon is no longer used as a place of worship, but it's on many people's "must visit" lists if you're in the area, thanks to its ornate decoration and fascinating history.

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.

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.

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.

An old quarry, the Carrieres de Bibemus lies on the western slopes of Montagne St Victoire and is a place that inspired Paul Cezanne through out his life.

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

This little museum is jam-packed from floor to ceiling with a great collection of vintage and classic motorbikes.

The tour will tell you the fascinating story of soap in Provence, which starts in the Middle Ages.

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