Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

The Petit Palais museum owes its name to the familiar name of the Archbishops Palace in which it is installed, name that it was given by reference to the great neighbouring palace: the Palais des Papes.

The Calvet Museum today houses works of art from the 16th to 20th century, and holds innumerable collections donated or bequeathed by patrons, art lovers and collectors, such as Baron de Montfaucon, Esprit Requien, Noël Biret, the Montlaur family, and recently Marcel Puech.

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. 

Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely established this foundation in 1966 with the aim of promoting 'art for all' where art blends beautifully with architecture in the 'city of tomorrow'.

This museum was founded in 1821 and the collection was originally housed in the Maison Carree, moving to its current location in 1907.

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

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in the history of Provence by visiting this collection of archaeological remains.

Located in a gorgeous 18th century building int eh centre of Avignon, this museum's mission is to share with the public the wonderful collection of paintings and furniture inherited from the couturier Jacques Doucet (1853-1929).

The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.

Not only is this modern building home to the museum of contemporary art, but it also houses Nimes central library.

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

Created in 1919, this museum is located inside a former townhouse, the Hôtel Mistral de Montdragon, which dates from the Renaissance period and is classified as an historical landmark.

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.

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.