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Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

Discover and book the top Provence sights

Musee Estrine, Saint Remy de Provence

Musee Estrine, Saint Remy de Provence

Location
Saint-Remy-de-Provence

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’.

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.

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.

Castle entrance

Emperi Museum in the Chateau d'Emperi

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

Calisson Museum, Aix-en-Provence

Calisson Museum

Location
Aix-en-Provence

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

Cave paintings of the Caverne Pont d'Arc

Chauvet Cave - Caverne du Pont d'Arc Gallery, St Marcel d'Ardeche

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.

LUMA Foundation, Arles

LUMA Foundation

LUMA is a non profit organisation based in Arles..

Musee de la Camargue, Arles

Musee de la Camargue

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

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.

a modern design museum on the south coast of france

MuCEM, Marseille

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.

Lavender Crops

Les Agnels Lavender Distillery

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.

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Location
Grasse

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

Musee des Merveilles, Tende

Musee des Merveilles, Tende

This museum was created to protect one of the most important petroglyph sites in Europe, in the Merveilles Valley (valley of Wonders).

a courtyard and old building in nimes

Musee Archeologique, Nimes

Objects from local and regional sources, with the exception of a fund of Greek ceramics, Etruscan, Italiot, derived from bequests from private collections and a deposit of the State (Campana).

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.

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.

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.

a block of Marseille soap in Provence

Le Musee du Savon de Marseille

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