This wine museum situated just outside of Ansouis is a must for all wine lovers, and a fascinating for all amateurs.
Musee des Arts & des Metiers du Vin
A mighty museum of the Chateau Turcan , from vine to wine
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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.
The quarry that inspired Cezanne in many of his paintings
An old quarry, the Carrieres de Bibemus lies on the western slopes of Montagne St Victoire and is a place that inspired Paul Cezanne through out his life.
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.
Art space focusing on the arts, human rights & the environment
LUMA is a non profit organisation based in Arles..
A collection of 4000 Coca Cola memorabilia
Collector Michel Houche, has filled his house in Avignon, with over 4000 different pieces of Coca Cola memorabilia, creating a unique collection which tells an interesting story behind the brand.
Museum & gallery dedicated chandeliers
This museum houses a collection of around 250 chandeliers and a large library and collection of photos dedicated to these wonderful pieces of art.
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.
Museum of contemporary art, research space, library & bookshop
Not only is this modern building home to the museum of contemporary art, but it also houses Nimes central library.
Discover the wonders of the universe from the comfort of an armchair
See the universe projected onto the roof of a large room filled with 65 comfortable seats, and wonder at the scale of it all.
From 2500BC to 6AD
Immerse yourself in the history of Provence by visiting this collection of archaeological remains.
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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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.
Cezanne's work studio, as the famous French painter left it
Cezannes studio was created in Aix-en-Provence in 1902 and this is where he worked until he died in 1906.
Art centre situated within a beautiful 18th century mansion
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.
Contemporary art gallery
The Collection Lambert is a wonderful gallery featuring modern art from the 1960's.
A collection of lavender processing equipment & the history of production of lavender products
This a popular museum to visit for anyone following the Lavender routes around Provence, attracting around 50,000 visitors per year.
Acknowledged as the 'Musée de France' due to the importance of its collections
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 remains of a bronze age village
Just outside the village of Gordes lies the archaeological remains of a Bronze age village. The Village des Bories dates back to around 2000BC. You can still see ancient sheep pens, stone beehive houses (bories) and bread ovens.