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Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

Discover and book the top Provence sights

Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

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.

Shan-Art Gallery, Aix-en-Provence

Shan-Art Gallery

Location
Aix-en-Provence

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

Angladon Museum, Avignon

Angladon Museum

Location
Avignon

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).

Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques, Arles

Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques

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

painted portrait of man

Musee Simon Segal Contemporary Art, Aups

The museum groups 3 schools of painting - Toulon, Bourges and Paris - with over 280 works on show.

Musee des Arts & des Metiers du Vin

Musee des Arts & des Metiers du Vin

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

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Location
Grasse

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.

a modern design museum on the south coast of france

MuCEM, Marseille

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.

Lavender Crops

Les Agnels Lavender Distillery

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.

Theatre Antique, Orange

Theatre Antique, Orange

Orange boasts the best preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the western world.

LUMA Foundation, Arles

LUMA Foundation

LUMA is a non profit organisation based in Arles..

Castle entrance

Emperi Museum in the Chateau d'Emperi

An opportunity to discover Salon's heritage and view the work of contemporary artists in the regular exhibitions held at the Château.

image of a large house with a billboard

Musee Granet

Location
Aix-en-Provence

This is Aix's fine art gallery, housed in the 17th century Palais de Malte. The collections includes works by a variety of European painters, including two by Rubens and a small selection of Paul Cezanne.

Black, brown and yellow poster with lettering

Musee d'Allauch Symbols and Sacred, Allauch

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.

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Parfumerie Fragonard, Grasse

Location
Grasse

This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.

Museum of trains, transport and vehicles, Breil-sur-Roya

Eco Musee, Breil-sur-Roya

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.

Musee du Vin Brotte, Chateauneuf du Pape

Musee du Vin Brotte, Chateauneuf du Pape

Created in 1972 by Jeanne Brotte, this wine museum is unique in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. First a modest museum displaying an impressing collection of old tools it has been renovated in 2002 and 2014 now presenting you with a museography called “In the footstep of the winegrower”.

a display cabinet of corkscrews in Menerbes, Provence

Le Musee du Tire-Bouchon, Menerbes

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