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.
Carriere de Bibemus
The quarry that inspired Cezanne in many of his paintings
Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence
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Occitane Museum, Manosque
An insight into local Provence production with the best beauty products
Guided tours of the facilities via the stages of fabrication and an walk through the history of the brand.
Site Memorial des Milles
Factory used as a prison during World War II, now a museum
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.
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 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.
Le Musee du Savon de Marseille
Situated in the old drying room of the Marius Fabre soap factory in Salon
The tour will tell you the fascinating story of soap in Provence, which starts in the Middle Ages.
Mathieu Lustrerie Museum, Gargas
Museum & gallery dedicated chandeliers
This museum houses a collection of around 250 chandeliers and a large library and collection of photos dedicated to these wonderful pieces of art.
Requien Museum of natural history
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.
Planetarium, Nimes
Discover the wonders of the universe from the comfort of an armchair
See the universe projected onto the roof of a large room filled with 65 comfortable seats, and wonder at the scale of it all.
Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
Great collection of dinosaurs and plant fossils
The Muséum d'Aix was founded in 1838 by Henri Coquand, geologist ; it is one of the oldest in Provence.
Musee Archeologique, Nimes
Collection of Roman sculptures & artefacts from various periods throughout history
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).
Shan-Art Gallery
Gallery of modern & contemporary art in Aix
A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art.
La Fontaine Obscure Gallery
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.
Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse
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.
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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Musee Simon Segal Contemporary Art, Aups
Over 280 canvases grouping 3 schools of painting
The museum groups 3 schools of painting - Toulon, Bourges and Paris - with over 280 works on show.
Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques
From 2500BC to 6AD
Immerse yourself in the history of Provence by visiting this collection of archaeological remains.
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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