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.
Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse
Guided tours & perfume workshops
Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence
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Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse
Bringing together collections devoted to the history & art of eastern Provence
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 Granet
Fine art gallery showing European paintings & sculpture
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.
Eco Musee, Breil-sur-Roya
Exhibition of vintage trains, trams & buses
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.
Musee des tapisseries Tapestry
A rich collection of ancient and contemporary tapestry
The Musee des Tapisseries houses a rich collection of 17th and 18th Century tapestries, including a collection called 'Grotesques' - theatrical taspestrie made in Beauvais cir. 1689, and also 'L'histoire de Don Quichotte' of 1735 unique in the world.
Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups
An outdoor exhibition of sculptures in a natural setting
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.
Fondation Van Gogh
Gallery dedicated to the style of 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.
Les Agnels Lavender Distillery
Guided tours of a working organic lavender distillery & museum
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.
Musee Reattu
Fine Art and Contemporary Art
The Musee Reattu presents collections of ancient and contemporary paintings, sculptures, tapestry, photography and sounds. Amongst these is a collection of some fifty seven drawings by Picasso.
Musee Extraordinaire de Georges Mazoyer, Ansouis
One man's impressive collection from the sea & inspired artwork
Georges Mazoyer was an accomplished diver and a talented artists. In 1975 he was inspired to create a museum full of his most treasured souvenirs from the sea and as a gallery for his own art.
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Musee Estrine, Saint Remy de Provence
Exhibitions of contemporary painters and artists work
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’.
LUMA Foundation
Art space focusing on the arts, human rights & the environment
LUMA is a non profit organisation based in Arles..
Musee Yves Brayer paintings, Les Baux de Provence
A beautifully restored 16th Century building
Opened in 1991, the Yves Brayer Museum displays a hundred or so canvas paintings, watercolours and drawings representative of the artist's work.
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Emperi Museum in the Chateau d'Emperi
Beautiful museum with a stunning castle setting in Salon de Provence
An opportunity to discover Salon's heritage and view the work of contemporary artists in the regular exhibitions held at the Château.
Musee des Merveilles, Tende
Archaeology & ethnology museum, showcasing one of the most important petroglyph sites in Europe
This museum was created to protect one of the most important petroglyph sites in Europe, in the Merveilles Valley (valley of Wonders).
Monastere de St-Paul-de-Mausole, St Remy de Provence
The asylum where Vincent Van Gogh retreated after cutting off his ear
After your explorations in Glanum, it's worth visiting the asylum where Vincent van Gogh spent one year after the dramatic incident in Arles. The Monastère de St-Paul-de-Mausole is just a short ride from Glanum. Since 1605 it has functioned as a psychiatric hospital, remaining so today.
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Commanderie de Peyrassol, Flassans sur Issole
Vineyards with modern art sculptures around the grounds
Acquired in 2001 the Commanderie de Peyrassol, an old Knights Templar staging post, is now one of the outstanding vineyards of Provence. Its reds, whites and rosés are to be found in the finest dining establishments in France and throughout the world.
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Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques
From 2500BC to 6AD
Immerse yourself in the history of Provence by visiting this collection of archaeological remains.