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Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence
Discover and book the top Provence sights
Motorbike Museum, Entrevaux
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.
MuCEM, Marseille
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.
Shan-Art Gallery
Gallery of modern & contemporary art in Aix
A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art.
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).
Angladon Museum
The art collection of high-fashion pioneer Jacques Doucet
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).
Mines de Bruoux, Apt
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.
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 de la Camargue
Museum dedicated to the Camargue in Arles
Located in the former farmhouse at Rousty Bridge the Camargue Museum reopened in November 2013 after a year of renovation.
Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse
Perfume museum in one of the oldest parfumerie's in Grasse
This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.
Musee des Arts & des Metiers du Vin
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.
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.
Theatre Antique, Orange
One of the best examples in Provence of a Roman amphitheatre
Orange boasts the best preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the western world.
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.
Calisson Museum
Take a visit to the place where they make Provence's most famous confectionery - Calissons
Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.
Musee des Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence
Archeology, natural sciences, ethnology, graphic arts and photography exhibits
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.
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.
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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