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Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

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LUMA Foundation, Arles

LUMA Foundation

LUMA is a non profit organisation based in Arles..

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.

cars and chandeliers

Mathieu Lustrerie Museum, Gargas

This museum houses a collection of around 250 chandeliers and a large library and collection of photos dedicated to these wonderful pieces of art.

L'Occitane Museum Manosque

Occitane Museum, Manosque

Guided tours of the facilities via the stages of fabrication and an walk through the history of the brand.

scale model of large old building inner courtyard with 3 figures

Museon Arlaten

Located in the heart of Arles the Museon Arlaten is really the 'Museum of Arles' itself. The museum was the initiative of the great local poet Frederic Mistral (1830-1914), it presents a all encompassing view of Provence from the end of the 18th Century up to today.

Musee des Aromes et du parfum, Graveson-en-provence

Musee des Aromes et du parfum, Graveson-en-provence

Between Alpilles and Montagnette, near Les Baux-de-Provence and St. Remy, the Museum of Aroma and Perfume Graveson-en-Provence welcomes you to the land of fragrances. For nearly twenty years in the former cellars of the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet.

Commanderie de Peyrassol, Le Cannet

Commanderie de Peyrassol, Flassans sur Issole

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.

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.

the exterior of an old mansion

Campredon Centre d'Art, Isle sur la Sorgue

The building itself has been protected as a historic monument since 1979 and is worth the journey just for that, let alone the art works inside.

Cave paintings of the Caverne Pont d'Arc

Chauvet Cave - Caverne du Pont d'Arc Gallery, St Marcel d'Ardeche

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.

Musee Reattu, Arles

Musee Reattu

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.

Maison de la Truffe, Aups

Maison de la Truffe, Aups

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

Calisson Museum, Aix-en-Provence

Calisson Museum

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.

Theatre Antique, Orange

Theatre Antique, Orange

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

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. 

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.

Wildlife Art Gallery, Aix en Provence

Wildlife Art Gallery, Aix en Provence

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Aurélien Raynaud displays his unique gift in capturing the wonderful wildlife kingdom in a range of artforms.

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.