Discover and book the top Provence sights
Gallery dedicated to photographic exhibitions & workshops
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.
Gallery of modern & contemporary art in Aix
A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art.
Vintage and classic motorbike collection split over 2 floors
This little museum is jam-packed from floor to ceiling with a great collection of vintage and classic motorbikes.
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.
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.
The house of truffles (Maison de la Truffe) is dedicated to the 'Black Diamond'
The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.
Art centre situated within a beautiful 18th century mansion
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.
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.
Read more about Musee Yves Brayer paintings, Les Baux de Provence
A museum of ethnology to preserve the unique regional language and culture
Located in the heart of Arles the Museon Arlaten is really the 'Museum of Arles' itself. The museum was the initiative of the great local poet Frederic Mistral (1830-1914), it presents a all encompassing view of Provence from the end of the 18th Century up to today.
A collection of 4000 Coca Cola memorabilia
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.
France's first national museum outside of Paris
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.
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.
Read more about Commanderie de Peyrassol, Flassans sur Issole
Guided tours & perfume workshops
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.
Museum dedicated to the life and work of Fernand Léger
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.
Museum and library of the natural world
This museum owes its growth to the naturalist Esprit Requien (1758-1851), who was the most famous of Avignon scientists of his time. From an old middle class family, he devoted himself early to botany. By age 18, he is active in the Botanical Garden of the city of Avignon and is a herbarium that quickly acquired great importance.
Traditional mat-making museum - the only one of its kind in France
Originally founded in 1882, this family run business making traditional Scourtins survives to this day.
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.
A mighty museum of the Chateau Turcan , from vine to wine
This wine museum situated just outside of Ansouis is a must for all wine lovers, and a fascinating for all amateurs.