Discover and book the top Provence sights
Wonderful art gallery housed in an old mansion in the town of Aix
Building of this old mansion began back in 1715 when the first stone was laid. It was not fully complete until 1748, after all three stages of the building were finished.
A mountain top defensive position from WWII
Learn about the French defences from the Germans and the strategic position of this fort in the battle for Nice in World War two.
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.
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.
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.
Foundations of the Occidental Christian culture
The Musee d'Allauch welcomes you in the heart of the old village of Allauch. It is housed in the Hotel de Ville, now totally restored.
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.
Gallery of modern & contemporary art in Aix
A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art.
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.
Painter & sculptor Aurélien Raynaud collection of wildlife inspired art
Aurélien Raynaud displays his unique gift in capturing the wonderful wildlife kingdom in a range of artforms.
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.
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
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.
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.
An underground tour of the old ochre mines
This area is well known for it's ochre pigment found in the soil, and a tour of the Mines de Bruoux show you the underground caverns that were created.
From 2500BC to 6AD
Immerse yourself in the history of Provence by visiting this collection of archaeological remains.
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.
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’.